The ARTHUR family of Torphichen, West Lothian

TORPHICHEN (Gael. torr-fithichean, "the raven's hill")

"A village and a parish of W Linlithgowshire. The village stands 1½ miles ENE of Westfield station, 4½ miles SSW of Linlithgow, and 2 3/8 N by W of Bathgate, under which it has a post office. A place of great antiquity, and once of much importance, it now has an entirely rural character, and presents a straggling but pleasant appearance."

(Extract from Groomes Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland c 1895)

Population
1881 1526
1891 1724

Parishes in West Lothian (Linlithgowshire)

The following is a list of the parochs of West Lothian, together with the date of the (1) earliest surviving baptism or marriage record for each paroch and (2) number of baptism and birth entries for the surname ARTH(O)UR(E) between 1553 and 1700:

Paroch Earliest Paroch Record ARTH(O)UR(E) Surname Birth & Baptism Entries: 1553-1700 ARTH(O)UR(E) Surname Marriage & Banns Entries: 1553-1700
Abercorn 1585 4 0
Bathgate 1672 0 0
Borrowstouness 1648 0 1
Carriden 1687 0 1
Dalmeny 1628 0 0
Ecclesmachen 1717 0 0
Kirkliston 1675 0 0
Linlithgow 1613 13 3
Livingston 1639 0 0
[Ochiltree] ? 4 4
Queensferry 1635 0 0
Torphichen 1693 13 6
Uphall 1598 0 0
Whitburn 1719 0 0

  1. Williame Arthour, son of James Arthour, born in Ochiltree, West Lothian on 1 June 1662
  2. George [Airthour, Arthur, Arthure] of Broomhill in St Laurence (Slamannan) parish and Christian Nemo in Woodend, in this parish, married in Torphichen on 1 August 1675
  3. George [Martin, Martine], in this parish, and Christian Davie in Bathgate parish, proclaimed and married in Torphichen, respectively, on 21 October 1677 and 27 December 1677
  4. Agnas [Airthour, Arthur, Arthure] and William Calder proclaimed and married in Torphichen, respectively, on 12 January 1679 and 6 February 1679
  5. Alexander [Airthour, Arthur, Arthure] and Jeales Scot proclaimed and married in Torphichen, respectively, on 9 May 1680 and 22 June 1680
  6. Alexander [Airthour, Arthur, Arthure] and Jean Eastoune married in Torphichen on 3 November 1681
  7. Archibald [Martin, Martine], in Bathgate parish, and Helen Davie, in this parish, married in Torphichen on 18 June 1682
  8. John [Airthour, Arthur, Arthure], younger, and Christian Crawford, both in this parish, married in Torphichen on 11 July 1686
  9. Will Arthur(e) and Helene Ai(t)ken, both in this parish, married in Torphichen on 21 August 1687
  10. John, son of John Arthure, baptised in Hilderston House, Torphichen on 10 March 1689
  11. Alexander, son of William Arthure, baptised in Hilderston House, Torphichen on 13 January 1689
  12. George Martine, in Hilderstone Hills, mortcloth dues for a child in Torphichen on 10 February 1689
  13. James Arthure, son of William Arthur, was baptised at Torphichen Church by Mr Alex Hastie, Minister of the Gospel there, on 11 May 1690
  14. Agnes, daughter of Robert Arthure, in Maruinside (Muiravonside), was baptised at Torphichen Church by Mr Alex Hastie, Minister of the Gospel there, on 11 May 1690
  15. West Lothian Hearth Tax, taken in the autumn of 1690, for the town of Linlithgow (SRS New Series Volume 9 at page 65): Alexander Arthour - 1 (signifying that Alexander Arthour occupied a house which had one hearth and that he paid a tax of 14 shillings Scots for so doing)
  16. West Lothian Hearth Tax, taken on Candlemas Day (2 February) 1691, for Torphichen paroch (SRS New Series Volume 9 at page 34): Archbald Martine - 3, John Arthur, elder and younger - 2, Alexander Arthur - 1 (signifying that (i) Archbald Martine occupied a house which had three hearths and that he paid a tax of 42 shillings Scots for so doing (ii) John (younger and elder) occupied a house which had two hearths and that they paid a tax of 28 shillings Scots for so doing, and (iii) Alexander Arthur occupied a house which had one hearth and that he paid a tax of 14 shillings Scots for so doing)
  17. West Lothian Hearth Tax, taken on Candlemas Day (2 February) 1691, for Wallace, Hilderstoune and Grissall Polwarts Houss in Torphichen Toune (SRS New Series Volume 9 at page 34): William Arthur - 1 (signifying that William Arthour occupied a house which had one hearth and that he paid a tax of 14 shillings Scots for so doing)
  18. William, son of William Arthure, was baptised at Torphichen Church by Mr Donald Campbell, Minister of the Gospel at Maruinside, on 3 August 1691
  19. John, son of William Arthur, baptised 17 October 1693
  20. William, son of John Arthur, baptised December 2, 1694, witnessed by John Crawford and William Jack
  21. Robert, son of William Arthur of Hilderston, baptised May 16, 1697, witnessed by John Ramsay and John Loanmouth
  22. James, son of John Arthur, mother's name unknown, baptised March 22, 1698, witnessed by John and Robert Loanmouth, both of Torphichen
  23. Dorothea, daughter of John Arthur, baptised August 29, 1700, witnessed by Alexander Crawford and David Baltown (?), both of Torphichen
  24. Robert, son of William Arthur of Hilderston, baptised February 9, 1701, witnessed by Bartholomew (?) and William Jack, both of Torphichen
  25. John Arthur, mortcloth dues on 14 July 1701
  26. Jean, daughter of William Arthure and Jean Martine of Hilderston, baptised November 5, 1704, witnessed by John Ramsay of Hilderston and James Millar of Gormyre
  27. Janet [Airthour, Arthur, Arthure] and Archibald Walker proclaimed and married in Torphichen, respectively, on 15 June 1705 and 17 July 1705
  28. Alexander [Airthour, Arthur, Arthure] and Jean Arthur proclaimed and married in Torphichen, respectively, in October 1707 and 28 November 1707
  29. Jean, daughter of Archbald Walker and Janet Arthur of Gormyre, baptised February 5, 1708, witnessed by James Walker and Andrew (?)
  30. Margaret, daughter of Alexander Arthur and Jean Arthur of Torphichen, baptised September 11, 1708, witnessed by William Park and another
  31. Agnes [Airthour, Arthur, Arthure] and John Stone married in Torphichen in February 1709
  32. Albert, son of Archbald Walker and Jannet Arthur of Gormyre, baptised October 28, 1709
  33. Marion, daughter of John Stone and Agnes Arthur, baptised January 8, 1710, witnessed by Thomas Walker and William Park
  34. Alexander, son of Alexander and Jean Arthur of Torphichen, baptised June 12, 1711, witnessed by John (?) and William Park, both of Torphichen
  35. Mary [Martin, Martine] and David Hamilton marrie in Torphichen in April 1712
  36. Alexander [Airthour, Arthur, Arthure] and Janet Hasten ("in this parish") married in Torphichen on 8 November 1712
  37. Robert, son of Alexander Arthur and Jonet Hastoun, baptised in Torphichen on 20 December 1713
  38. George, son of John Stone and Agnes Arthur of Lockcoal (?), baptised May 1, 1715, witnessed by Alexander Marshel of Cathlaw and James Thochloun (?) of Hilderstoun.
  39. Christian, daughter of Alexander Arthur of Torphichen and Jean Arthur, baptised June 26, 1715, witnessed by John Lightbody and William Jack.
  40. John, son of Alexander Arthur of Torphichen and Jonet Hastoun, baptised January 22, 1716, witnessed by John Muirhead and John Arthur the younger.
  41. William, son of Alexander Robert and Elizabeth Arthur of Couchill (?), baptised March 4, 1716, witnessed by Andrew Brock of Goremyre and John Thomson.
  42. Anna, daughter of Alexander Robert and Elizabeth Arthur of Couchill, baptised September 11, 1717, witnessed by Wellhouse (?) and Bridgehouse (?).
  43. Martha, daughter of John Arthur and Jean Inglis, baptised February 22, 1719, witnessed by Paul Lindsay and Alexander Arthur.
  44. Grissel, daughter of Alexander Arthur and Jannet (Jennett) Haston, baptised February 15, 1720, witnessed by John Arthur and William Jack.
  45. Doratur, daughter of John Arthur and Jean Inglis, baptised July 29, 1721, witnessed by Paul Lindsay and James Carlile.
  46. Robert, son of John Arthur and Janet Young of Hilderston, baptised November 19, 1722, witnessed by James Thorntoun and David Aitken.
  47. John, son John Arthur and Jean Inglis of Torphichen, baptised February 21, 1723, witnessed by Paul Lindsay and Alexander Arthur.
  48. Margaret, daughter of John Arthur and Janet Young of Hilderston, baptised July 27, 1724, witnessed by David Aitken and William Donaldson.
  49. Alexander, son of John Arthur and Jean Inglis of Torphichen, baptised April 11, 1725, witnessed by John Arthur the elder and Alexander (?) Arthur.
  50. Margaret, daughter of John Arthur and Janet Young of Hilderston, baptised September 19, 1725, witnessed by William Arthur and David Aitken.
  51. Alexander, son of John Arthur and Janet Young of Hilderston, baptised July 11, 1727, witnessed by David and William Aitken.
  52. Alexander, son of Alexander Arthur and Janet Haston of Torphichen, baptised September 29, 1728, witnessed by John Arthur the elder and younger.
  53. Janet, daughter of John Arthur and Janet Young of Hilderston, baptised July 13, 1729, witnessed by David Aitken and John Davie.
  54. Agnes, daughter of John Arthur and Janet Young of North Hilderston, baptised January 14, 1731, witnessed by David and William Aitken.
  55. Mary, daughter of William Marshall and Margaret Arthur of Torphichen, baptised July 20, 1731, witnessed by Paul Lindsay and Peter Lermouth.
  56. Ann, daughter of Alexander Arthur and Margaret Trottar of Clints (?), baptised July 27, 1731, witnessed by Alexander his son and John Marshall of Torphichen.
  57. James, son of William Arthur and Mary Johnston of Bathgate paroch, baptised August 20, 1732, witnessed by Robert Arthur and John Marshall. This entry also appears in the Bathgate parish register.
  58. John, son of John Arthur and Janet Young of North Hilderston, baptised October 31, 1732, witnessed by David Aitken and William Arthur the younger.
  59. Elizabeth and Jean, daughters of William Arthur and Mary Johnston in the paroch of Bathgate, baptised January 6, 1734, witnessed by Robert Arthur and David Aitken.
  60. John, son of Alexander Arthur and Margaret Trottar of Torphichen, baptised May 26, 1734, witnessed by Alexander Arthur and James Liddle.
  61. Mary, daughter of Alexander Arthur and Margaret Trottar of Cants (?) of Torphichen, baptised April 23, 1736, witnessed by Alexander Marshel and John Kirk.
  62. George, son of John Arthur and Jannet Young of North Hilderston, baptised August 6, 1736, witnessed by David and William Arthur.
  63. Katharine, daughter of Alexander Arthur and Elizabeth Young of Bathgate paroch, baptised August 8, 1736, witnessed by David and William Aitken.
  64. Jannet, illegitimate daughter of Cristian Kellie, begotten in fornication with John Arthur son to Alexander Arthur, baptised December 14, 1736, witnessed by William Marshall and William Muirhead.
  65. Jean, daughter of William Arthur and Mary Johnston of North Hilderston, baptised May 14, 1738, witnessed by Robert and John Arthur.
  66. John, son of Robert Arthur and Margaret Meek of Cathlaw, baptised September 10, 1738, witnessed by John Meek and William Arthur.
  67. James, son of Alexander Arthur and Margaret Trottar of Clints (?) of Torphichen, baptised November 26, 1739, witnessed by David Rick (?) and James Liddle.
  68. Helen, daughter of John Arthur and Jannet Young of North Hilderston, baptised July 28, 1739, witnessed by John and Robert Arthur.
  69. William, son of Robert Arthur and Margaret Meek of Cathlaw, baptised April 20, 1740, witnessed by James Petticrew and James Taylor.
  70. Jean, daughter of William Arthur and Mary Johnston of North Hilderston, baptised June 9, 1740, witnessed by Robert Arthur and John Meek.
  71. James, son of Robert Arthur and Margaret Meek, baptised December 31, 1741, witnessed by William Arthur and Patrick Meek.
  72. William, son of William Arthur and Mary Johnston, baptised August 8, 1742, witnessed by Robert Arthur and John Meek.
  73. William, son of Alexander Arthur and Mary Trottar of Clints, baptised February 27, 1743, witnessed by William Marshel and Alexander Arthur of Torphichen.
  74. Margaret, daughter of Robert Arthur and Margaret Meek of Cathlaw, baptised November 2, 1743, witnessed by William Arthur and William Aitken.
  75. Christian, daughter of Robert Arthur and Margaret Meek of Cathlaw, baptised October 28, 1744, witnessed by James Pettigrew of Slackend and William Arthur of North Hilderston.
  76. Robert, son of Robert Arthur and Margaret Meek of Cathlaw, baptised March 22, 1747, witnessed by Alexander and John Arthur of Torphichen.
  77. Alexander, son of Robert Arthur and Margaret Meek of Cathlaw, baptised June 5, 1748, witnessed by William Arthur of North Hilderston and William Aitken of Torphichen.
  78. Dorothea, daughter of John Arthur and Agnes Meikle, baptised May 10, 1752.
  79. Martha, daughter of John Arthur in Torphichen and Agnes Meikle, born September 28, 1754 and baptised October 13.
  80. William, son of Alexander Arthur and Agnes Provan of Linlithgow, baptised August 12, 1762, witnessed by David Millar and John (?).
  81. Andrew, son of Robert Arthur and Mary Waugh of Easter Redburn, baptised April 11, 1765, witnessed by James Marshel and John (?).
  82. Alexander, son of John Arthur and Loretta Pottar (Parker) of Torphichen, baptised February 23, 1766.
  83. Alexander, son of Mary Arthur begotten in adultery, baptised April 11, 1766, witnessed by John Millar and Andrew Broak.
  84. James, son of James Arthur and Elizabeth Whyte, born on June 23, 1766 in Linlithgow, West Lothian - film 1066632,102988.
  85. Elisabeth, daughter of Robert Arthur, tennant of Redburn, and Mary Waugh, baptised May 8, 1767.
  86. Charles, son of John Arthur and Loretta (Dorothy,Dorythu ?) Potter of Torphichen, baptised March 11, 1770 witnessed by John Deall and Andrew Broak.
  87. Magdeline, daughter of John Arthur and Mary Heart of Torphichen, baptised July 11, 1770, witnessed by James Paton and William Heart.
  88. William and Mary, twins born to Robert Arthur and Mary Waugh of Easter Reidburn, baptised August 16, 1770, witnessed by John Leslie and (?) Waugh.
  89. Alexander (?), son of James Arthur and Elizabeth White of Cathlaw, baptised October 6, 1772, witnessed by John Arthur and Peter White.
  90. William, son of James Arthur and Elizabeth White of Cathlaw, baptised August 28, 1774, witnessed by James Robinson and David Thomson.
  91. James, son of James Arthur and Elizabeth White of Cathlaw, baptised January 3, 1776, witnessed by William Arthur and James Walker.
  92. Mary, daughter of William Arthur and Elisabeth Hutton of Bishoprie, baptised February 18, 1776, witnessed by John Wardrobe and Patrick Gray.
  93. Janet, daughter of William Arthur and Janet Hutton of Bishoprie, baptised June 5, 1778.
  94. Isabel, daughter of John Arthur and Elizabeth Wood of Torphichen, baptised January 12, 1780 (March 11 ?), witnessed by John Wardrobe and John Walker.
  95. Helen, daughter of John Arthur and Betty Wood, baptised November 9, 1781, witnessed by William King of Birkenshaw and John Young, portioner of Bridgehouse.
  96. Robert, son of James Arthur and Janet Walker of the Wester House of Bedlormie, baptised January 8, 1783, witnessed by James Paul and Matthew Steel.
  97. William and Jean, twins born to William Beveridge and Elisabeth Arthur of Torphichen, baptised March 7, 1783.
  98. Margaret, daughter of William Arthur and Janet Hutton of Bishopbrae, baptised March 19, 1784, witnessed by Peter Aitken and William (?).
  99. Agnes, daughter of John Arthur and Elisabeth Wood of Torphichen, baptised March 19, 1784, witnessed by William Arthur and David Marshall the elder.
  100. No name, son of James Arthur and Janet Walker, baptised July 17, 1785, witnessed by Robert Arthur and David (?).
  101. Ann, daughter of William Arthur and Janet Hutton, baptised August 19, 1786, witnessed by Pater Arthur and James (?).
  102. Elisabeth, daughter of John Arthur and Elisabeth Wood of Torphichen, baptised March 26, 1786, witnessed by William Arthur and David Marshal.
  103. William, son of James Arthur and Janet Walker of Longside, baptised October 29, 1786, witnessed by Alexander Reid and Christian Marshal.
  104. John, son of John Arthur and Elisabeth Wood of Torphichen, baptised May 18, 1788, witnessed by William Hay and John Simpson.
  105. Mary, daughter of James Arthur and Janet Walker of Badlormie lands, baptised April 15, 1789, witnessed by James Paul and William Arthur.
  106. Alexander, son of Alexander Arthur and Isobel Hamilton of Torphichen, baptised November 19, 1789, witnessed by William Arthur and David Marshall.
  107. James, son of John Arthur and Elisabeth Wood of Torphichen, baptised October 11, 1790, witnessed by John Wood his father in law and William Arthur.
  108. Jean, illegitimate daughter of Jean Arthur born in adultery, baptised January 20, 1791, witnessed by Patrick Marshal and John Walker.
  109. Margrat, daughter of Alexander Arthur and Isobel Hamilton of Torphichen, baptised March 14, 1791, witnessed by William Arthur and John Walker.
  110. Elisabeth, daughter of Robert Arthur and Elisabeth Bennet of Easter Red Burn, baptised April 24, 1791, witnessed by James and John Arthur his brothers.
  111. James Arthur and Janet Walker of Lands of Bedlormie had a son baptised June 3, 1792 called James, witnessed by Robert Mils (?) and Matthew Steils (?).
  112. Robert Arthur and Elisabeth Bennet of Reid Burn had a daughter baptised September 5, 1792 called Jannet witnessed by William Arthur and John Walker.
  113. James Russell and Isabel Arthur of Cathlaw had a son baptised October 9, 1792 called James witnessed by William Arthur and David Marshall.
  114. Robert Arthur and Elisabeth Bennet of (?) had a son baptised November 16, 1792 called Robert witnessed by James Paul and John Arthur.
  115. James Arthur and Jannet Walker of the Lands of Bedlormie had a daughter baptised July 12, 1794 called Jean witnessed by Robert Arthur and John Arthur his brother.
  116. James Russell and Isabel Arthur of Cathlaw had a daughter baptised July 27, 1795 called Elisabeth witnessed by William Arthur and David Marshall.
  117. James Arthur and Jannet Walker of Longside had a son baptised March 29, 1797 called John, witnessed by James Marton and Marey Marton.
  118. Margrate, daughter of Andrew Arthur and Margaret Shanks of (?), baptised June 19, 1797, witnessed by James Hutton and Thomas Hutton.
  119. William Arthur attended most baptisms conducted in the parish church during the last decade of the 18th century and may have had an official position within the church such as Elder or Warden.
  120. James Russell and Isabel Arthur of Hilderston Hills had a son baptised June 29, 1798 called William, witnessed by James (?) and John Walker.
  121. Robert Arthur and Elizabeth Bennet of Eastercraig had a daughter baptised October 16, 1798 called Margaret witnessed by Peter Bennet and William Arthur.
  122. John Arthur and Elizabeth Wood of Torphichen had a daughter baptised May 5, 1799 called Marion witnessed by John Walker and James Whillan.
  123. Thomas Arthur and Agnes Walker of Torphichen had a daughter baptised May 5, 1799 called Jannet witnessed by John Walker and James Whillan.
  124. Andrew Arthur and Margaret Shanks of Badlormie house had a daughter baptised May 30, 1799 called Mary.
  125. Thomas Arthur and Agnes Walker of Torphichen had a son baptised November 16, 1800 called John.
  126. Robert Arthur and Elizabeth Bennet of Blackridge had a daughter baptised January 7, 1801 called Isabel.
  127. James Russell and Isabel Arthur of Hilderston Hills had a son baptised March 29, 1801 called John.
  128. Peter Crawford and Jannet Arthur of Torphichen had a son baptised April 24, 1802 called Alexander.
  129. Robert Arthur and Elizabeth Bennet of Blackridge had a son baptised March 27, 1803 called James.
  130. James Russell and Isabel Arthur of Hilderston Hills had a son baptised April 3, 1803 called Alexander.
  131. Thomas Arthur and Agnes Walker of Torphichen had a daughter baptised April 3, 1803 called Agnes.
  132. Peter Crawford and Janet Arthur of Little Cathlaw had a daughter baptised January 29, 1804 called Janet.
  133. William Downe Gillon, son of Robert Hay and Magdlane Arthur of Walhouse, baptised March 4, 1804.
  134. James Russell and Isabel Arthur of Hilderston Hills had a son baptised May 24, 1805 called Thomas.
  135. Robert Hay and Madline Arthur of Walhouse had a son baptised July 28, 1805 called John.
  136. Peter Crawford and Janet Arthur of Little Cathlaw had a daughter baptised March 16, 1806 called Marion.
  137. Robert Arthur and Ann Hutton of Badlormie had a son baptised August 24, 1806 called James.
  138. James Russell and Isabel Arthur of Hilderston Hills had a daughter baptised June 7, 1807 called Agnes.
  139. Thomas Arthur and Agnes Walker of Torphichen had a daughter born September 3, 1807 and baptised September 13 called Mary Robertson.
  140. Robert Hay and Magdlane Arthur of Walhouse Gate had a son born on October 18, 1807 and baptised November 8 called Andrew Gallon.
  141. Peter Crawford and Jannet Arthur of Cathlaw had a son baptised April 3, 1808 called William.
  142. Robert Arthur and Ann Hutton of Blackridge had a son baptised September 4, 1808 called Thomas.
  143. John Hunt and Margaret Arthur of Cathlaw had a daughter baptised November 14, 1808 called Isabel (Mabel ?).
  144. Proclamation of James Aitken and Anne Arthur, both residing in this parish, on April 8, 1809.
  145. James Arthur (Aitken ?) and Anne Arthur, both of Torphichen, proclaimed April 9, 1809.
  146. June 19, 1809 - By cash from John Arthur for the second mortcloth used to his deceased daughter.
  147. July 30, 1809 - By cash from John Arthur for the second mortcloth used to his son John Arthur (5s).
  148. James Russell and Isabel Arthur of Hilderston Hills had a son baptised September 17, 1809 called George.
  149. Robert Hay and Magdalane Arthur of Walhouse Gate had a son born April 20, 1810 and baptised April 30 called James.
  150. Peter Crawford and Janet Arthur of Cathlaw had a son baptised May 6, 1810 called John.
  151. Robert Arthur and Agnes Hutton of Blackridge had a daughter born August 15, 1810 and baptised September 9 called Margaret.
  152. James Aitken and Agnes Arthur of Torphichen had a son born September 12, 1810 and baptised September 23 called William.
  153. John Hunt and Margaret Arthur of Cathlaw had a son born November 5, 1810 and baptised November 22 called John.
  154. Alexander Arthur of the parish of Bathgate and Margaret Brown of this parish proclaimed December 2, 1810 (2s 6d).
  155. April 7, 1811 - By cash from John Arthur for the second mortcloth used to his wife Elisabeth Wood (5s).
  156. James Arthur and Margaret Pettigrew, both of this parish, proclaimed November 3, 1811 (5s).
  157. Peter Crawford and Janet Arthur of Cathlaw had a son born November 10, 1812 and baptised November 22 called James.
  158. James Russell and Isabel Arthur of Cathlaw hills had a daughter born November 21, 1812 and baptised December 13 called Jean Burns.
  159. James Aitken and Ann Arthur of Torphichen had a daughter born March 28, 1813 and baptised the same day named Janet.
  160. September 26, 1813 - By cash from William Arthur for the best mortcloth used to the deceased George Meikle.
  161. James Arthur and Jean Denham of Torphichen had a son born September 30, 1813 and baptised December 12 called John.
  162. October 6, 1813 - By cash from James Arthur and Jean Denham being a fine exacted from them for their irregular marriage (5s).
  163. April 18, 1814 - By cash from Thomas Arthur for the second mortcloth used to Agnes Hart.
  164. May 1, 1814 - By cash from James Arthur for the second mortcloth used to his deceased wife Jean Denham.
  165. June 29, 1814 - By cash for the best mortcloth used to the deceased William Arthur of Little Cathlaw (6s 8d).
  166. September 11, 1814 - By cash for the best mortcloth used to the deceased Thomas Arthur (6s 8d).
  167. George Povan and Janet Arthur of Broompark had a son born September 1, 1814 and baptised September 11 called Michael.
  168. Peter Crawford and Janet Arthur of Cathlaw had a son born January 25, 1815 and baptised February 20, named Robert.
  169. James Aitken and Ann Arthur of Torphichen had a son born August 6, 1815 and baptised August 13 called James.
  170. January 7, 1816 - By cash from James Russel for the best mortcloth used to the deceased James Arthur.
  171. February 11, 1816 - By cash from James Arthur of Little Cathlaw for erecting a headstone in the churchyard.
  172. James Russell and Isabel Arthur of Cathlaw had a son born February 11, 1816 and baptised March 3 named Archbald.
  173. March 24, 1816 - By cash from James Arthur for the best mortcloth used to Jean Arthur (Denham ?) from Linlithgow (10s 6d).
  174. Proclamation of James Arthur and Agnes Binnie, both of this parish, on May 19, 1816 - twice in one day (5s).
  175. John Hunt and Margaret Arthur of Cathlaw had a son born August 5, 1816 and baptised August 26 named William.
  176. James Arthur and Agnes Bennie of Cathlaw had a son born February 6, 1817 and baptised February 23 called William.
  177. James Bruce and Elizabeth Arthur of Torphichen had a daughter in fornication born July 4, 1818 and baptised September 29 named Elisabeth.
  178. James Arthur and Agnes Bennie of Cathlaw had a daughter born September 24, 1818 and baptised October 25 named Ann.
  179. Peter Crawford and Janet Arthur of Cathlaw had a daughter born January 20, 1819 and baptised February 28 named Jean.
  180. Proclamation of William Arthur of the parish of Muiravonside and Janet Johnston of this parish on April 25, 1819 - twice in one day (5s).
  181. William Arthur and Janet Johnston of Torphichen had a daughter born June 12, 1819 and baptised July 25 named Margaret.
  182. George Provan and Janet Arthur of Torphichen had a daughter born June 28, 1819 and baptised November 28 named Janet McCouls.
  183. James Aitken and Ann Arthur of Torphichen had a daughter born November 27, 1819 and baptised November 28 named Janet.
  184. James Arthur and Janet Graham of Bedlormie Entryfoot had a son born October 30, 1820 and baptised November 26 named James.
  185. David Boyd and Margaret Arthur of Torphichen had a daughter in fornication born February 12, 1822 and baptised April 7 named Margaret.
  186. James Arthur and Janet Graham in Bedlormie had a daughter born August 25, 1822 and baptised September 15 named Mary.
  187. James Aitken and Ann Arthur of Torphichen had a son born October 9, 1822 and baptised November 7 named Patrick Wishart.
  188. Nisbet Easton and Margaret Arthur of Torphichen had a son born March 17, 1823 and baptised March 29 named John.
  189. John Russell and Margaret Arthur of Cathlaw had a son born April 22, 1823 and baptised May 11 named James.
  190. William Arthur and Janet Johnston of North Hildertson had a son born July 20, 1823 and baptised August 10 named William.
  191. James Arthur and Janet Graham of Bedlormie Entryfoot had a son born April 13, 1825 and baptised May 8 named John.
  192. William Arthur and Janet Johnston of North Hilderston had a daughter born September 21, 1825 and baptised October 16 named Isabella.
  193. James Arthur and Agnes Bennie of Bishopbrae had a son born April 3, 1826 and baptised April 30 named James.
  194. John Russell and Margaret Arthur of Hilderston Hills had a son born October 12, 1826 and baptised November 5 named John.
  195. James Arthur and Janet Graham of Bedlormie had a daughter born May 31, 1827 and baptised June 24 named Jean.
  196. William Arthur and Janet Johnston of North Hilderston had a daughter born August 19, 1828 and baptised September 14 named Janet.
  197. John Russell and Margaret Arthur of Hilderston Hills had a son born September 14, 1828 and baptised October 5 named William.
  198. James Arthur and Agnes Bennie of Bishopbrae had a son born November 2, 1828 and baptised December 7 named John.
  199. James Arthur and Janet Graham of Bedlormie Entryfoot had a son born July 1, 1830 and baptised August 8 named Robert.
  200. William Arthur and Janet Johnston of Torphichen had a son born August 31, 1830 and baptised September 26 named John.
  201. Five shillings received from James Arthur for the second mort-cloth used for his deceased son J.Arthur.
  202. James Arthur and Janet Graham of Bedlormie Entryfoot had a daughter born August 13, 1832 and baptised September 16 named Janet.
  203. Nisbet Easton and Margaret Arthur of Torphichen had a son born January 3, 1834 and baptised January 19 named William.
  204. William Arthur and Janet Johnston of Torphichen had a daughter born July 26, 1835 and baptised (?) named Elizabeth.
  205. James Arthur and Janet Graham of Bedlormie Entryfoot had a son born December 30, 1835 and baptised February 15, 1836 named John.
  206. Six shillings and eight pence received from James Arthur for the first mortcloth used for his deceased daughter Ann.
  207. William Arthur and Janet Johnston of Torphichen had a son born July 18, 1837 and baptised August 27 named John.
  208. James Arthur and Janet Graham of Entryfoot had a daughter born July 10, 1838 and baptised August 26 named Helen.
  209. Proclamation on January 5, 1840 of Alexander Waddell of the parish of Muiravonside and Elizabeth Arthur of this parish - twice in one day (5s).
  210. Proclamation on February 9, 1840 of John Stewart and Agnes Arthur both of this parish.
  211. William Arthur and Janet Johnston of Torphichen had a daughter born March 11, 1840 and baptised April 13 named Catherine.
  212. Proclamation on June 20, 1841 of John Arthur and Jean More both of this parish - twice in one day (5s).
  213. Proclamation on April 14, 1844 of William Arthur of this parish and Agnes Carlaw of the parish of Kirknewton - twice in one day (5s).
  214. Two shillings and six pence received on March 4, 1845 at the irregular marriage of Michael Colquhoun and Helen Arthur.
  215. Proclamation on July 21, 1845 of James Bryce and Janet Arthur both of this parish - twice in one day (5s).
  216. Proclamation on December 9, 1849 of William Arthur and Jean Brown, both of this parish, twice in one day. They were married by the Reverand William Branks on December 21, 1849. Recorded by Ebeneezer Oliphant, Session Clerk.
  217. Proclamation on June 23, 1850 of Peter Walker of the parish of Bathgate and Isabella Arthur of this parish, twice in one day.
  218. Proclamation on January 8, 1852 of James Arthur residing in this parish and Catherine Arthur residing in the parish of Linlithgow were proclaimed this day in the parish church in order to marriage, the first second and third times. Attested by me, Philip Cameron, Session Clerk. The abovementioned parties were married at Silvermine on February 13, 1852 by the Reverand William Branks.
  219. Proclamation on August 15, 1852 of James Nimmo and Elizabeth Arthur, both residing in this parish, were proclaimed in the parish church in order to marriage, The first time August 8, second and third times this day. Attested by me Philip A Cameron, Session Clerk. The abovementioned parties were married at Torphichen village on August 17, 1852 by the Reverand William Branks, Minister of this parish.
  220. Torpichen Manse, December 5, 1852, which day the Session met and was constituted with prayer, sederunt Reverand William Branks, Moderator, and messrs Hay and Calder, Elders, compeared James Nimmo and Elizabeth Arthur his wife confessing to the sin of ante-nuptial fornication. They were solemnly and suitably admonished and absolved and restored to the privileges of the church. Closed with prayer.
  221. John Walker and Elizabeth Arthur of Torphichen village had a daughter born July 15, 1854 named Margaret.
  222. Proclamation on December 10, 1854 that John Millar and Janet Arthur, both of this parish, were proclaimed in the parish church in order to marriage. The first time was November 26, second time December 4 and third time this day. P Cameron. The abovementioned parties were married by the Reverand D McFarlane of the High Church, Glasgow on December 15, 1854 (2s6d).
Churches within 10 miles of Torphichen [NS960720]

Miles
Place
County
9.3 Shotts Lanarkshire
6.4 West Calder Midlothian
5.1 Whitburn West Lothian
7.5 Mid-Calder Midlothian
9.8 Kirknewton and East Calder Midlothian
9.8 East Calder Midlothian
3.1 Armadale West Lothian
6.7 Livingstone West Lothian
2.0 Bathgate Midlothian
5.6 Uphall West Lothian
0.0 Torphichen Midlothian
6.8 Slamannan Stirlingshire
5.6 Ecclesmachan West Lothian
10.0 Kirkliston West Lothian
1.9 Muiravonside Stirlingshire
3.6 Terregles Kirkcudbrightshire
3.6 Linlithgow West Lothian
8.6 Newton Midlothian
4.2 Polmont Stirlingshire
8.3 Abercorn West Lothian
10.6 Queensferry West Lothian
5.7 Laurieston Stirlingshire
4.4 Avondale Lanarkshire
7.0 Falkirk Stirlingshire
5.5 Borrowstouness West Lothian
5.9 Grangemouth Stirlingshire
6.4 Carriden Midlothian
11.7 Denny Stirlingshire
8.8 Larbert Stirlingshire
12.0 Dunipace Stirlingshire
10.1 Limekilns (Nonconformist) Fife
8.1 Bothkennar Stirlingshire
8.2 Culross Perth
9.4 Torryburn Fife
10.3 Airth Stirlingshire
12.7 Dunfermline Fife
10.1 Tulliallan Fife
11.1 Carnock Fife

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