The records are from the Wishawtown Relief Congregation Church which was founded in 1822. It was a "Secessionist" church, meaning it seceded from the main body of the Church of Scotland but it was still Presbyterian. By 1929 most of the Secession Churches were united back to the Church of Scotland. This particular church became Thornlie Parish Church and a few years ago it merged with Chalmers Parish Church in Wishaw and the beautiful, landmark Thornlie building is now home to a local firm of undertakers.
The records are with the National Records of Scotland, the archive reference is CH3/1219.
There are deaths 1835 - 1846 and baptisms 1831 - 1864.
As far as I know, the deaths have not as yet been transcribed.
Someone, I now forget who, transcribed the baptisms a few years ago and I have a copy here.
There are 2 more entries that will interest you -
Peter McAlpine, mason Coltness Bridge, parish of Shotts and his spouse Elizabeth French had their 4th child, named Helen, born 2nd July 1848, baptised by Rev Peter Brown on 20th August 1848.
Patrick McAlpine, mason, Coltness Bridge, parish of Shotts and his spouse Elizabeth French had their 4th child, named Janet Brownlie, born 20th October 1852 and baptised by the Rev Peter Brown on 21st November 1852.
I have highlighted the anomalies in the last entry, he is Patrick rather than Peter, this could have been a mistake by the original clerk or by the transcriber, or, it could hint at Irish origins for Peter.
Both children here are registered as being the 4th child. It may be another mistake or it may be that a previous child died soon after birth?
