Dumfries Parish Church Records

Marriages 1616-1854

The parish of Dumfries is bounded on the north by Holywood, Kirkmahoe and Tinwald parishes, on the east by the parish of Torthorwald and south by the parish of Carlaverock. The extant register of Marriages commence in 1616 with gaps between September 1623 to October 1635, and from the year to 1648, proclamations are intermixed with other matters. There are no entries between December 1648 to July 1654 or October 1662 to August 1667. The records for most of the 1600s are written in Old Scots. After June 1743 are found 33 entries for October 1736 to October 1740, and there is a duplicate of the record for February 1794 to January 1818.



[July 2], 1622
Marriage of John Milligen in this parish and Agnes Douglas of Durisdeer [recorded after an entry dated 2nd July], 1622. Married in Durisdeer on our testimonial.

[July 7], 1622
Proclamation Banns of Johne Millighen and Margaret Paterson both of Dumfries parish [recorded after an entry dated 7th July], 1622, in our Kirk.

June 27, 1639
In the presence of the Kirk Session, William Muligane gave up his name to be proclaimed upon Jonet Brainzar. John Clerk cautioner of the man, John Brainzar for the women.

July 18, 1639
In the presence of the Kirk Session, Jon Wright parishioner of Troqueer gave up his name to be proclaimed upon Jonet Muligane of this parish. James Fergusson, deacon and cautioner for both parties.

November 23, 1639
In the presence of the Kirk Session, Jon Muligane gave up his name to be proclaimed upon Barbara Charters, both of this parish. James Moffat, merchant, cautioner for the man, Richard Charter her father cautioner for his daughter.

January 29, 1640
In the presence of the Kirk Session, John Muligane gave up his name to be proclaimed up Helen Kirkco, both of this parish. Jon Murray Wright cautioner for both parties.

August 11, 1642
Proclamation Banns of James Wallace gave up his name to be proclaimed on Jeane Mulligane, both parties are of this parish. Peter Mulligane her father cautioner for both parties.

May 11, 1643
In the presence of the Kirk Session, George Bell who gave up his name to be proclaimed up Jonet Muligane, both parties of this parish. Thomas Dickson cordiner cautioner for the man and Jon Wilson weaver cautioner for the woman and thir for their relief.

December 4, 1645
In the presence of the Kirk Session, James Mulligane gave up his name to be proclaimed upon Elspet Corrie, both parties of this parish. Jon Aitkin weaver cautioner for them both.

August 29, 1650
In the presence of the Kirk Session, John Sharp gave up his name to be proclaimed upon Agnes Mulligane, both parties of this parish. John Mulligane, merchant, cautioner for performing of their intended marriage.

May 13, 1652
In the presence of the Kirk Session, Robert Robson parishioner of Kirkmahoe gave up his name to be proclaimed upon Isobell Charters of this parish. Jon Mulligane, thesaurer, cautioner for performance of their intended marriage.

September 29, 1653
In the presence of the Kirk Session, John Mulligane, merchant, gave up his name to be proclaimed upon Elizabeth Muir both parties of this parish. Mr. John Thomson (Antecveiner) cautioner for performance for the intended marriage and they asked. Noted by Will Ramsay.

November 17, 1653
In the presence of the Kirk Session, John Mulligane, Thersurer, is to be proclaimed up Margaret McLamroch both parties of this parish. Thomas Cruik, merchant, burgess of the said burgh cautioner for accomplishing of the bands of their intended marriage, and they for his relief. Signed Thomas Cruik and John Mulligane.

December 29, 1653
In the presence of the Kirk Session, Jon Mulligane gave up his name to be proclaimed up Jonet Neilson, parishioner of Kirkpatrick Durham. Mr. John Thomson for performance of the man part and William Neilson brother of the said Jonet, they acted for their relief.

October 1654
Marriage of John Mulligan within the parish of Newabbey who gave up his name to be proclaimed upon Helen Herries in this burgh on September 14, 1654, which persons being solemnly proclaimed were married. Signed by Session Clerk (name illegible).

July, 1658
Marriage Thomas Bell, merchant, who gave up his name to be proclaimed upon Jonet Mulligane lawful daughter to George Mulligane, which persons being solemnly proclaimed were married.

July, 1661
Marriage of William Williamson, merchant burgess of Dumfries, who gave up his name to be proclaimed upon Jonet Mulligane lawful daughter to John Mulligane merchant burgess of Dumfries, who were solemnly proclaimed according to the usual manner and married.

October 5, 1668
Marriage of Peter Milligane and Issabell Wreight.

May 26, 1669
Proclamation Banns of Thomas Milligane in the parish of Glencairn and Katerine Gonnachame in this parish who gave up their names to be proclaimed and were married the following month.

November 17, 1669
Marriage of Marione Milligane and James Mairteine both of this parish.

February 2, 1672
Marriage of Robert Milligane merchant in the parish of Holywood and Jonet Milligane in this parish.

November 10, 1674
Marriage of James Milligane and Agnes Bell both in this parish.

June 23, 1680
Marriage of Heugh Milligane and Jean Johnstone both in this parish.

November 16, 1681
Marriage of John Milligane and Issobell Cowsteine both of this parish.

February 12, 1685
Marriage of Johne Milligane and Agnes Jemisone both in this parish.

Tuesday June 15, 1690
Marriage of John Mundal glover who gave up his name to be proclaimed on Jean Milligane servitrix to Mrs. George Campbell on 14 June, 1690, cautioners John Welsh and Robert Mundal merchants, which persons being thrice proclaimed were married. Witnessed by John Smith and Robert Mundal, merchants.

May 28, 1693
Marriage of George Mulligane in the parish of Lochrutton and Jannett Gillisone who gave up their names to be proclaimed and were married in Lochrutton.

March 7, 1694
Marriage of William Glover and Agnes Mulligan who gave up their names to be proclaimed on February 17, 1694, and then married.

June 16, 1694
Marriage of James Mulligane in the parish of Dalry and Helen Dicksone in this parish who gave up their names to be proclaimed on May 12, 1694, and then married.

December 4, 1695
Proclamation of Janet Milligane and John Anderson, workman, both in this parish, having been formerly proclaimed, they were duly married.
Witnessed by James Milligane, Dean, Andrew Crosbie, merchant.

November 16, 1697
Marriage of John Mulligane, flesher, and Marion Marshall, both servants at present to Agnes Duff relict to Homer Anderson late conveneer, gave up their names to be proclaimed and consigned their dollars on October 29, 1697, and after solemn proclamation were married. Witnessed by Robert Goldie and Jason Martin, flesher.

June 13, 1701
Proclamation of Margaret Mulligane daughter to James Mulligane in Muirsheadstowne in the parish of Holywood and Thomas Adamsone weaver in this burgh (son to the late deacon of the craft), who gave up their names to be proclaimed and made consignation on June 13, 1701.

February 4, 1702
Proclamation of Hugh Milligane, workman, and Margaret Edgar daughter to John Edgar in Bankin of Craigs, both of this parish, gave up their names to be proclaimed on January 17, 1702, and were married.

March 11, 1702
Marriage of Sarah Milligane daughter to James Mulligane in Muirsheadstowne in the parish of Holywood and Homer Maxwell weaver in this parish, after they gave up their names to be proclaimed on February 13, 1702.

August 4, 1707
Marriage of Marion Mulligane daughter to John Mulligane merchant in [Donvehady?] and Robert Din, merchant, son to the deceased Robert Din in Closeburn, both in this burgh.

July 22, 1708
Marriage of James Mulligane in the parish of Terregles, son to the deceased Robert Mulligane in Lochrutton, and Jannet Maxwell daughter to John Maxwell in Dalscone in this parish, she being in this burgh, after proclamation on June 30, 1708.

February 23, 1710
Marriage of Mary Millikin relict of Robert Dun, merchant in this place, and John Stevenson merchant son to John Stevenson in Kelso, both being of this burgh, after proclamation on February 4, 1710.

May 17, 1710
Marriage of James Millikin living in Torthorwald, son to Robert Millikin in Kirkmahoe, and Mary Gracie in Kirkbean, both being in this burgh, after proclamation on April 14, 1710.

August 15, 1712
Proclamation of Elizabeth Mulligane daughter of Jo: Mulligane in this burgh and John Rae son to the deceased George Rae in the parish of Hoddam.

November 3, 1715
Marriage of William Mulligane son to the deceased Hugh Mulligane, indweller, and Margaret Corbet daughter to Andrew Corbet in this parish she being in after proclamation on October 7, 1715.

September 16, 1716
Marriage of James Mulligane, merchant, and Jannet Wilson daughter of the deceased William Wilson, merchant, after proclamation on August 18, 1716.

November 4, 1718
Marriage of John Mulligan in Burn and Jannet Wilson daughter of the deceased James Wilson.

November 8, 1721
Proclamation of Homer Muligan son to the John Muligan, flesher, and Elizabeth Stewart.

March 13, 1723
Marriage of Mary Mulligan daughter to the deceased Robert Mulligan, merchant, and William Lawrie, merchant, both of this burgh gave up their names for proclamation on February 22, 1723.

December 16, 1725
Marriage of Homer Mulligan, flesher, and Janet McClellan daughter of James McClellan, workman, both in this burgh, after they gave up their names for proclamation on November 27, 1725.

April 27, 1727
Marriage of George Milligan workman in this burgh and Jean Milligan daughter to the deceased [blank] Milligan, both in this parish.

July 21, 1728
Marriage of Robert Milligan son to the deceased Hugh Milligan and Janet Benochan daughter to the deceased James Benochan both in this place.

January 23, 1729
Marriage of Margaret Milligan in the parish of [unclear] and George Neilson tailor in this burgh.

April 20, 1733
Marriage of Mary Milligan daughter to James Milligan and Robert Mundall son to Edward Mundall, both in this place.

December 9, 1736
Proclamation of John Milligane son to John Milligane in the parish of Kirkgunzeon and Jean Scot daughter to Hugh Scott in Moffat.

December 4, 1737
Proclamation of Elizabeth Milligane daughter to Robert Milligane in the parish of Holywood and Thomas Underwood weaver and son to Thomas Underwood workman in this parish.

April 11, 1739
Marriage of Isabell Milligane and John Williamson, rope maker, were lawfully proclaimed and married by Mr. Robert Wight.
Witnessed by William Stothart and John Milligane.

August 29, 1739
Marriage of Jean Milligane and James McKinnall in Auchencreith being orderly proclaimed were lawfully by Mr. Robert Wight.
Witnessed by John Williamson and John Milligane.

June 26, 1743
Proclamation of Edward Milligan son to William Milligan in the parish of Lochrutton and Anne Wallace daughter to the deceased Edward Wallace in this parish, both in this place.

December 4, 1743
Proclamation of Ichabode Milligan, merchant, and Mary Edgar daughter to William Edgar, merchant in Dumfries, both of this parish.

January 5, 1746
Proclamation of William Milligan, weaver, and Grizell Kirkpatrick in Kirkmichael.

December 24, 1746
Marriage of Agnes Milligan daughter to the deceased William Milligan late baillie in New Galloway and William Gibson tailor, son to David Gibson tailor, both of this place.

May 17, 1747
Proclamation of John Milligan in this parish and Jean Mundell daughter to the deceased James Mundell in Torthorwald.

December 16, 1747
Marriage of Alexander Mulligan in this parish and Mary Greenlaw in New Abbey, after proclamation on November 27, 1747.

June 22, 1748
Marriage of Mary Mulligan daughter to the deceased Robert Milligan in Lochrutton and James Thomson, shoemaker, after proclamation on May 31, 1748.

September 14, 1749
Dumfries Kirk Session: Thomas Underwood, soldier in the army, and Elizabeth Mulligan his wife allowed a certificate.

June 4, 1751
Marriage of Jean Milligan daughter to the deceased Robert Milligan in Lochrutton and Joseph Haining son to the deceased John Haining.

January 10, 1753
Proclamation of Robert Milligan son to the deceased Robert Milligan and Isabel Taitt daughter to the deceased James Taitt, both of this parish.

January 22, 1756
Proclamation of Margaret Milligan daughter to George Milligan in this place and James Steedman joiner in the parish of Torthorwald.

June 22, 1758
Marriage of Isabel Milligan daughter of the deceased Robert Milligan in the parish of Lochrutton and John McBair son to John McBrair in the Craigs, both of this parish [Dumfries], after they were proclaimed on June 4, 1758.

June 21, 1759
Marriage of Margaret Milligan and Adam Glassel son to the deceased Robert Glassel in the parish of Cummertrees, both of this parish [Dumfries], after they were proclaimed on June 3, 1759.

December 5, 1759
Marriage of Agnes Milligan daughter of the deceased Robert Milligan in the parish of Lochrutton and William Edgar in the parish of Carlaverock, both of this parish [Dumfries], after they were proclaimed on November 10, 1759.

December 3, 1760
Marriage of Jannet Milligan daughter of the deceased John Milligan in the parish of Kirkgunzeon and John Rutherford soldier in Capt. Duncan Campbell�s company in the Argyllshire Regiment after they were proclaimed on November 9, 1760.

June 16, 1761
Marriage of Elizabeth Milligan daughter to the deceased Robert Milligan in the parish of Lochrutton and James Haining son to James Haining in the Craigs, both in this parish, after they were proclaimed on May 31, 1761.

November 29, 1761
Proclamation of William Milligan son to William Milligan in the parish of Urr and Jannet Johnston daughter to James Johnston in the parish of Middlebie, both in this parish.

February 13, 1763
Proclamation of Sarah Milligan daughter to the deceased Robert Milligan in Sanquhar and Thomas Storrie soldier in Capt. Decourie�s company of General Leighton�s Regiment of Foot, both in this parish.

December 9, 1764
Proclamation of Helen Milligan daughter to Robert Milligan in this parish and William Dinwiddie son to the deceased John Dinwiddie in the parish of Tinwald.

April 12, 1767
Proclamation of Joseph Milligan in the parish of Carlaverock son to John Milligan in the parish of Kirkpatrick Durham and Marion Moor in this parish daughter to the deceased Thomas Moor of the parish of Urr.

June 20, 1768
Marriage of Jannet Milligan daughter to the deceased Quintin Milligan of the parish of Dalry and John Gibson, stocking maker, son to the deceased Adam Gibson of the parish of Ayr, both of this place, after they were proclaimed on June 5, 1768.

July 14, 1768
Proclamation of Margaret Milligan daughter of William Milligan of the parish of Kirkpatrick Durham and James Rowan late deacon of the fleshers, both of this parish.

January 8, 1769
Proclamation of John Milligan in the parish of Torthorwald and Elizabeth Aitken, relict of Robert Reid in this place.

November 26, 1769
Proclamation of Mary Milligan in the parish of Holywood, daughter to Joseph Milligan of the parish of Terregles, and Thomas Millar in this place, son to the deceased John Millar in the parish of Lochrutton.

June 11, 1770
Marriage of Jane Milligan daughter of the deceased Doctor George Milligan, physician in Moffat and James Carruthers of Wanabie.

August 31, 1771
Proclamation of Sarah Milligen daughter to Ichabode Milligen, merchant, and Archibald Dalzel, merchant, both of this place.

February 2, 1772
Proclamation of Agnes Milligan daughter to the deceased Homer Milligan and Patrick Clogston son of the deceased Andrew Clogston, both of this parish.

July 13, 1776
Proclamation of James Milligan, soldier in the 70th Regiment of Foot, and Anne Pot of Newcastle Upon Tyne.

December 19, 1776
Proclamation of Janet Milligan daughter to Robert Milligan of the parish of Dumfries and John Little son to the deceased John Little.

December 10, 1778
Marriage of Martha Milligan daughter of Robert Milligan in Craigs and David Wright son of the deceased James Wright, both of this parish after they were proclaimed on November 20, 1778.

April 1, 1779
Marriage of Elizabeth Milligan in Mosside of Craigs in this parish and David Clark in Byre-croft in the parish of Kirkgunzeon.

March 29, 1781
Marriage of Robert Milligan and Mary Milligan both of this parish, they gave up their names to be proclaimed on March 15, 1781.

August24, 1782
Proclamation of Helen Milligan of this parish and John Kerr of the parish of Kirkpatrick Irongray.

December 6, 1782
Proclamation of John Milligan, labourer, and Jannet Bennet from Sanquhar, both of this parish.

June 5, 1783
Marriage of Agnes Milligan daughter of the deceased William Milligan of this parish [Dumfries] and John Haining in Mosside [of Craigs].

July 28, 1783
Marriage of Robert Milligan, tanner, and Isabel Dunlop daughter of John Dunlop, merchant.

October 4, 1783
Proclamation of John Milligan, schoolmaster in the Hospital and Jean Dickson also of the Hospital, both of this place.

November 6, 1783
Marriage of James Milligan, nailer, and Anne Reid daughter to the deceased [blank] Reid late of Kirkmahoe, both of this place.

May 18, 1787
Proclamation of Banns of Elizabeth Milligan and James Johnston, blacksmith, both of this place.

March 24, 1790
Marriage of William Milligan, weaver of this place and Agnes Corbet of the parish of Holywood after proclamation of banns on March 5, 1790.

May 18, 1787
Proclamation of Elizabeth Milligan and James Johnston, blacksmith, both of this place [Dumfries].

April 30, 1792
Marriage of James Milligan merchant of Glasgow and Marion Jackson daughter of Baillie Robert Jackson of this place.

October 3, 1796
Proclamation of Barbara Milligan and Joseph Glover.

April 16, 1798
Proclamation of Margaret Milligan daughter of the deceased James Milligan and James McKie, shoemaker.

November 30, 1798
Proclamation of John Milligan and Elizabeth Houston.

March 30, 1800
Proclamation of Isobel Milligan and William Bates.

November 30, 1800
Proclamation of Jannet Milligan and Robert Barnsdale.

March 12, 1803
Proclamation of James Milligan and Agnes Dougan.

September 23, 1804
Proclamation of John Milligan and Agnes McCartney.

December 9, 1804
Proclamation of John Milligan and Isabel Murray.

March 31, 1805
Proclamation of William Milligan and Ann Edgar.

January 19, 1806
Proclamation of Elizabeth Milligan and John Kelly.

August 24, 1806
Proclamation of William Milligan of this parish and Margaret Smith of the parish of Holywood.

November 22, 1807
Proclamation of Jannet Milligan and John Smith of the Artillery.

June 24, 1808
Proclamation of Janet Milligan and William Sandilands, widower.

November 26, 1809
Proclamation of Gordon Milligan and Elizabeth Newall.

December 23, 1810
Proclamation of Mary Milligan and Robert Littrick, widower.

February 22, 1811
Kirk Session Minute: William Milligan admitted to irregular marriage to Elizabeth Wood three months ago. Paid 7 shillings to the poor.

September 26, 1813
Proclamation of Joseph Milligan, widower, and Mary McLellan.

December 12, 1813
Proclamation of Elizabeth Milligan and Alexander McFarlane, 26th Regiment.

June 12, 1814
Proclamation of Robert Milligan, widower, and Jane Maxwell.

January 15, 1815
Proclamation of Thomas Milligan and Alison Wight Anderson.

June 16, 1816
Proclamation of William Milligan and Jean McGeorge.

November 16, 1818
Marriage of Susanna Milligan daughter of John Milligan, late of Balmaghie, and James Rennie of Bradford, Yorkshire, son of James Rennie, after they were proclaimed on November 15, 1818.

April 2, 1820
Proclamation of Robert Milligan and Margaret Rorieson.

September 2, 1821
Proclamation of John Milligan and Margaret Young.

January 13, 1823
Marriage of William Milligan and Jane Berwick on, after proclamation of banns on January 12, 1823.

September 14, 1823
Proclamation of Mary Milligan and Arthur Harrow.

February 12, 1826
Proclamation of Adam Milligan and Elizabeth Grisdale.

March 5, 1826
Proclamation of John Milligan and Mary Bell.

June 17, 1827
Proclamation of Manasses Milligan and Jane Docharty.

July 8, 1827
Proclamation of James Milligan and Anne Inglis.

December 2, 1827
Proclamation of Jean Milligan and John Baxter.

January 25, 1829
Proclamation of James Milligan and Jane Pagan.

May 11, 1829
Marriage of Mary Milligan and James Rain after proclamation of banns on April 26, 1829.

June 6, 1831
Marriage of Jane Milligan and Alexander Wright, stocking maker, after proclamation of banns on May 22, 1831.

June 15, 1832
Marriage of Robert Milligan, servant, and Euphemia Muirhead, after proclamation on May 27, 1832.

April 8, 1833
Marriage of Adam Milligan and Margaret Trotter, after proclamation of banns on March 3, 1833.

December 6, 1833
Marriage of Alexander Milligan, seaman of the parish of Caerlaverock, and Mary Beck of this parish, after proclamation of banns on December 1, 1833.

July 21, 1834
Marriage of Janet Milligan and Andrew Yorkstone Anderson, surgeon, after proclamation of banns on July 20, 1834.

September 1, 1834
Marriage of Samuel Milligan, grocer, and Janet Affleck of Lochrutton, after proclamation of banns on August 31, 1834.

June 9, 1835
Marriage of Catherine Milligan of this parish and John Fergusson of Glencairn, after proclamation of banns on May 24, 1835.

April 22, 1836
Marriage of Mary Milligan and James Clark, baker, after proclamation of banns on April 3, 1836.

June 20, 1836
Marriage of Joseph Milligan, ploughman, and Mary Aitken, after proclamation on June 19, 1836.

June 27, 1836
Marriage of William Milligan of Liverpool and Isabella Ferguson of this place, after proclamation of banns on June 26, 1836.

December 16, 1836
Marriage of David Milligan, butcher, and Elizabeth Bell, after proclamation on November 27, 1836.

June 16, 1837
Marriage of Jane Milligan and Matthew Robson, widower, after proclamation on June 4, 1837.

June 5, 1838
Marriage of Mary Wallace Milligan and William Thomson, wood merchant, after proclamation of banns on June 3, 1838.

June 29, 1838
Marriage of Jane Milligan and James Kirk, slater, after proclamation on June 10, 1838.

August 24, 1838
Marriage of Elizabeth Milligan and Charles Scott, whip maker, after proclamation on August 5, 1838.

May 16, 1839
Marriage of Isabella Milligan and Thomson Smith, merchant, after proclamation on March 3, 1839.

October 20, 1840
Proclamation of Janet Milligan and John Johnstone.

November 22, 1840
Proclamation of Samuel Milligan and Janet Jardine.

November 20, 1841
Marriage of Mary Milligan and Robert Richardson, tailor, after proclamation on November 14, 1841.

November 28, 1842
Marriage of James Berwick Milligan, hosier, and Ann Blount of Irongray, after proclamation of banns on November 28, 1842.

November 25, 1844
Marriage of Jane Reid Milligan and John McQuhae, tinsmith, after proclamation of banns on November 24, 1844.

January 24, 1845
Marriage of Michael Milligan, labourer, Newabbey, and Elizabeth Hastings, after proclamation of banns on January 5, 1845.

May 25, 1845
Proclamation of Robert Milligan and Jane Ritchie.

April 26, 1847
Marriage of Robert Swan Milligan, grocer, Dumfries, and Helen Clark, after proclamation of banns on April 19, 1847.

March 25, 1849
Proclamation of Peter Milligan, coal driver, and Euphemia Burgess.

December 9, 1849
Proclamation of Jacob Milligan, farmer, Dunscore, and Lucy Milligan.

April 25, 1851
Marriage of James Milligan, flesher, Knowe Trench, and Agnes Johnstone, after proclamation of banns on April 14, 1851.

May 28, 1851
Marriage of Margaret Milligan of High Boreland in Kirkcudbright residing in Dumfries and William Coupland farm servant at Auchencriff in this parish, by Rev. Dr. Wallace, after proclamation of banns on May 28, 1851.

June 28, 1852
Marriage of John Anderson Milligan, plumber, and Agnes Pagan both of this parish, after proclamation of banns on June 20, 1852.

December 14, 1852
Marriage of Phoebe Milligan daughter of William Milligan hosier in Dumfries and John McEwen Henderson manufacturer of hosiery, after proclamation of banns on December 12, 1852.

June 11, 1854
Proclamation of James Milligan, boot maker in Dumfries, and Robina McAdam also of Dumfries.


[Source: Dumfries OPR 821/1-10]




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