Sharon wrote.... 1) There are pages of entries for parishioners getting "testimonials" from the church. Some say "got" some say "bought". I am just wondering the reason for these testimonials. ---- I have been researching my friends family here in Australia, and in 1837 we find her 3x Gr Grandmother reputedly born Glasgow 1821 having a Testimonial from the Episcopalian Parish of St Andrew Glasgow giving testament to her character to join the recruitment by the Rev. John Dunmore Lang (the first Presbyterian Minister and at times a controversial gentleman) to encourage young ladies with morality and education to emigrate to the Colony. Janet's Testasmonial also stated she could both read and write Dunmore Lang was also responsible for a similar program to Canada. Regards Jenny
Hello Jenny, Again this is slightly off topic but I am interested in your reply. I am currently researching a family that lived in Glasgow but returned to Ireland around 1841. From information I have on hand I know they attended the Episcopalian church of St Andrews by the Green. I am wondering how you accessed this information. Regards, Christine -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jenny Myers Sent: Friday, 9 August 2013 9:26 a.m. To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [ABERDEEN] an out of area question - however someone might justknow the answer! Sharon wrote.... 1) There are pages of entries for parishioners getting "testimonials" from the church. Some say "got" some say "bought". I am just wondering the reason for these testimonials. ---- I have been researching my friends family here in Australia, and in 1837 we find her 3x Gr Grandmother reputedly born Glasgow 1821 having a Testimonial from the Episcopalian Parish of St Andrew Glasgow giving testament to her character to join the recruitment by the Rev. John Dunmore Lang (the first Presbyterian Minister and at times a controversial gentleman) to encourage young ladies with morality and education to emigrate to the Colony. Janet's Testasmonial also stated she could both read and write Dunmore Lang was also responsible for a similar program to Canada. Regards Jenny