We heard a lot about the Covenantors on our recent Beattie DNA Tour to Scotland. I thought I would post this index (available on Ancestry.com) in honor of our trip. See the notes at the bottom of the message for an explanation of who the Covenantors were. --Laurel Baty, L252 Name Birth Date Birthplace Notes BATIE, Janet Abt 1655 in Mellimtaeheed, Scotland bk 23, vol 9 pg. 649 BATIE, John Abt 1655 in Kirkbanke, Scotland bk 23; vol 9 pg. 647 BATIE, John Abt 1655 in Blaikefuird, Scotland bk 23; vol 9 pg. 649 BATIE, Margaret Abt 1655 in Kettlim, Scotland bk 23; vol 9 pg. 647 BATIE, William Abt 1655 in Blaikefuird, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 649 BEATIE, Andrew Abt 1655 in Birrenlies, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 620 BEATIE, David Abt 1655 in Nether Woodhouse, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 621 BEATIE, Francis Abt 1655 in Birrenlies, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 620 BEATIE, Grizel Abt 1655 in Crawthittis, Scotland bk 23; vol 9 pg. 394 BEATIE, Helen Abt 1655 in Birrenlies, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 620, 624 BEATIE, Janet Abt 1655 in Midgbrea, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 393 BEATIE, Margaret Abt 1655 in Cragehousesteeds, Scotland bk 23; vol 9 pg. 393 BEATIE, Thomas Sir Abt 1655 Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 135 BEATIE, William Abt 1650 in Ceeresmiln, Scotland bk 23; vol 6, pg. 648; residenter in Fife BEATTIE (BEATIE), J Abt 1650 of Crosdykes, Scotland bk 23; vol 3, pg. 669, BEATTIE (BEATIE), J Abt 1650 of Crosdykes, Scotland bk 23; vol 3, pg. 669, 679 BEATTIE, Agnes Abt 1655 in Benga, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 594; (Batie, Betie, Bettie) BEATTIE, Andrew Abt 1655 in Birrenlies, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 620 BEATTIE, Bessie Abt 1655 in Birrenlies, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 620 BEATTIE, Bessie Abt 1655 Scotland bk 23; vol 9 pg. 497 BEATTIE, Blench Abt 1655 in Craigshawes, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 620 BEATTIE, David Abt 1655 in Weyshie, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 621, 624 BEATTIE, Francis Abt 1650 in Peebles, Scotland bk 23; vol 5, pg. 656 BEATTIE, Francis Abt 1655 in Locherbie, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 591 BEATTIE, George Abt 1655 in Ravencleughs, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 562 BEATTIE, George Abt 1655 in Burnhead, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 395 BEATTIE, George Abt 1655 in Benga, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 594 BEATTIE, Grizel Abt 1655 in Crauthittis, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 394 BEATTIE, Grizell Abt 1655 in Benga, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 594 BEATTIE, Helen Abt 1655 in Burnfoot, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 620 BEATTIE, Helen Abt 1655 in Wadieshill, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 485, 675 BEATTIE, Helen Abt 1655 in Caplefitt, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 393 BEATTIE, Helen Abt 1655 in Birrenlies, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 620 BEATTIE, Hugh Abt 1655 in Milnetoune, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 562 BEATTIE, Isobel Abt 1655 in Midgbrea, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 393 BEATTIE, Ja. Abt 1655 in Birrenlies, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 620 BEATTIE, James Abt 1655 in Bogue, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 564 BEATTIE, Jane Abt 1655 Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 592 BEATTIE, Janet Abt 1655 Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 594 BEATTIE, Janet Abt 1655 in Brea, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 394 BEATTIE, Janet Abt 1655 in Glenyier, Scotland bk 23; vol 9; pg. 471 BEATTIE, Janet Abt 1655 in Mellimtaeheed, Scotland bk 23 BEATTIE, Janet Abt 1655 in Benga, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 594 BEATTIE, Janet Abt 1655 in Midgbrea, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 393 BEATTIE, Janet Abt 1655 in Birrenlies, Scotland bk 23, vol 9, pg. 620 BEATTIE, Jean Abt 1655 in Torquie, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 471, 497 BEATTIE, Jean Abt 1655 in Castlehill, Scotland bk 23, vol 9; pg. 395 BEATTIE, Jean Abt 1655 in Sprinkell, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 620; servant to the Laird of Sprinkell BEATTIE, Jean Abt 1655 in Byers, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 621 BEATTIE, Jean Abt 1655 in Glenhier, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 490, 497 BEATTIE, Jean Abt 1655 of Craauthittis, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 393 BEATTIE, Jo. Abt 1655 of Sprinkell, Scotland bk 23, vol 9, pg. 620; servant to the Laird of Sprinkell BEATTIE, Jo. Abt 1655 in Woolcoates, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 596 BEATTIE, John Abt 1650 of Kirsleitts, Scotland bk 23; vol 3, pg. 185 BEATTIE, John Younger Abt 1655 in Blaikefuird, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 649 BEATTIE, John Abt 1655 in Kirkbanke, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 647 BEATTIE, John Abt 1655 in Ginglenwalls, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 471, 490, 496 BEATTIE, John Abt 1655 in Dorkun, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 673 BEATTIE, John Abt 1655 in Blaikefuird, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 649 BEATTIE, John Abt 1655 in Torquhie, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 471, 490, 497 BEATTIE, John Younger Abt 1655 in Benga, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 594 BEATTIE, John Abt 1655 of Crauthittis, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 394 BEATTIE, John Abt 1655 in Ragartsyk, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 629 BEATTIE, Margaret Abt 1655 in Locherbie, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 591 BEATTIE, Margaret Abt 1655 in Burnfitt, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 393 BEATTIE, Margaret Abt 1655 in Kettlim, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 647 BEATTIE, Margaret Abt 1655 in Crosdailes, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 597 BEATTIE, Marion Abt 1655 Wales bk23; vol 9, pg. 401 BEATTIE, Marion Abt 1655 in Denholme, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 471, 490, 496 BEATTIE, Rose Abt 1655 in Byers, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 621 BEATTIE, Sarah Abt 1655 in Turnmoor, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 593 BEATTIE, Simon Abt 1635 in Midgbrea, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 393 BEATTIE, Simon Abt 1655 in Midgbrea, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 393(2) BEATTIE, Susanne Abt 1655 in Castlemilktoun, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 649 BEATTIE, Thomas Abt 1655 in Castlehill, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 395 BEATTIE, Thomas Abt 1655 in Benga, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 594 BEATTIE, Walter Abt 1650 of Kirsleitts, Scotland bk 23; vol 3, pg. 185 BEATTIE, Walter Abt 1655 in Blaikefuird, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 649 BEATTIE, Will Abt 1655 in Hairgils, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 596 BEATTIE, William Abt 1655 in Benga, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 594(2) BEATTIE, William Abt 1655 in Blackshow, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 267 BEATTIE, William Abt 1655 in Midgbrea, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 393 BEATTIE, William Abt 1655 in Blaikefuird, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 649 BEATTIE, William Abt 1655 in New Orchard, Scotland bk 23; vol 9, pg. 595 BETIE, Agnes Abt 1655 in Benga, Scotland bk 23 vol 9, pg. 594(2) BETIE, James Abt 1655 Scotland bk 23 vol 9 pg. 594 BETIE, Jane Abt 1655 in Benga, Scotland bk 23 vol 9 pg. 593 BETIE, Janet Abt 1655 in Benga, Scotland bk 23 vol 9, pg. 594 BETIE, Janet Abt 1655 Scotland bk 23 vol 9 pg. 594 BETIE, Margaret Abt 1655 in Lockerbie, Scotland bk 23 vol 9 pg. 591 BETIE, Sarah Abt 1655 in Turnmoor, Scotland bk 23 vol 9 pg. 593 BETIE, Thomas Abt 1655 in Benga, Scotland bk 23 vol 9 pg. 594 BETIE, William Abt 1655 in Benga, Scotland bk 23 vol 9, pg. 594 BETTIE, Janet Abt 1690 Kilpatrick Juxta, Scotland bk 20, pg. 36 BETTIE, Janet Abt 1655 in Benga, Scotland bk 23 vol 9, pg. 594 BETTIE, John Abt 1655 in Benga, Scotland bk 23 vol 9, pg. 594 BETTIE, Margaret Abt 1655 in Crosdailes, Scotland bk 23 vol 9, pg. 597 Source Information: Drown, Isabelle McLean, comp.. Scottish Covenanters Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2003. Original data: See bibliography listed in Description. Description: About Scottish Covenanters Index In the 17th century conflict arose between Church and State in Scotland. Those who remained steadfast in their Presbyterian beliefs and refused to take an oath to the king saying that he was the head of the church became known as Covenanters. They believed that Christ was the head of the church and were punished for this belief. Many were forced to pay the ultimate price for this by laying down their lives. The Royalists and Dragoons, who were seeking their lives, chased the Covenanters from glen to glen, especially in the Lowlands. If anyone was found hiding them, they suffered imprisonment and/or death as well. This punishment was not just reserved for the strong and healthy -- children and the elderly were subjected to the cruelty as well. This database is an index, compiled by Isabelle Drown, to the Covenanters whose names are found in books recording their history between 1660 and 1690. The index provides the Covenanter's name, a birth or christening date, a birth or christening place, and a reference to the passage in which information on the individual is found. This reference includes book, volume, and page numbers. The book number indicates which book in the bibliography (listed below) the information was taken from. Two of the largest repositories of Covenanter books are Vancouver School of Theology in Vancouver, British Columbia, and University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario. These are not the only repositories in which Covenanter books may be found though. Please check with your local libraries and use interlibrary loan if they are not locally available to you. A glossary of Celtic place names and explanations of certain words and phrases used in the index are available from Isabelle. Questions and comments about this index may be e-mailed to Isabelle at the following address: [email protected] . COVENANTER INDEX BIBLIOGRAPHY 1) THE MARTYR GRAVES OF SCOTLAND By J. H. Thomson Published by Oliphant, Anderson & Ferrier. Edinburgh & London 2) MEN OF THE COVENANT By Alexander Smellie Published by London: Andrew Melrose, 1911 3) SCOTS WORTHIES By John Howie of Lochguin Published by McGregor, Pulson & Company MDCCCXLVI 4) LADIES OF THE COVENANT, MEMOIRS By Rev. James Anderson 5) LIVES OF THE SCOTTISH COVENANTERS By W.R. McPhun Published by Glasgow and London: 1862 6) SONS OF ADAM 7) MARTYRS, HEROES AND BARDS OF THE SCOTTISH CONVENANT By George Gilfillan Publishers - Albert Cockshaw, 41 Ludgate Hill, 1853 8) A REGIMENTAL HISTORY OF THE COVENANTING ARMIES Family History Library, Salt Lake City 9) THE MAKERS OF THE KIRK By Barnett 10) THE SCOTS PEERAGE - A HISTORY OF THE NOBLE FAMILIES OF SCOTLAND; VOLUME I Published by T & A Constable London - Simkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co. Limited. Cambridge - MacMillan & Bowes Glasgow - James MacLenose & Sons 11) COVENANTERS FROM SCOTLAND TO NEW JERSEY BETWEEN 1683 - 1685 - ship passenger list for the Henry and Francis 12) A CLOUD OF WITNESSES Illustrated editon by The Rev. John H. Thomson Published - Johnstone, Hunter and Company - 1871 U.B.C. call number BX9082 C6 13) THE COVENANTERS OF AYRSHIRE: Historical and Biographical By Rev. R. Lawson Published by J. and R. Parlane, Paisley - 1887 14) FAIR SUNSHINE By Jock Purves Published by The Banner of Truth Trust - 1968 (The material in this volume consists of two works: Sweet Believing - 1948 and Fair Sunshine - 1957) 15) FATHERS OF THE KIRK By Ronald Selby Wright Oxford University Press, 1960 Edited by Wright Manse of the Cannnongate, Edinburgh U.B.C. call number BX9099 F38 16) MAKERS OF THE SCOTTISH CHURCH AT THE REFORM'TION By Kirkwood Hewat Published by - McNiven and Wallace - 1920 17) LIGHT OF THE NORTH By Jay D. Douglas Published : William B Eerdmans - 1964 18) SCOTTISH COVENANTERS - bibliography only By James Taylor Published - Hodder and Stoughton MDCCCXCIV 19) MINUTE BOOK KEPT BY THE WAR COMMITTEE OF THE COVENANTERS IN THE STEWARTRY OF KIRKCUDBRIGHT IN THE YEARS 1640 AND 1641 Published - F. Nicholson MDCCCIV Family History Library, LDS Church 20) REGISTER OF THE REVERAND JOHN MACMILLAN Published - 1706 - 1751 (This is available on film at the Family History Library, LDS Church) 21) THE COVENANTERS By David Stevenson - The Covenanters: The National Covenant And Scotland 1988 - Koerner Library - U.B.C. call number BX9081 578 22) THE SCOTTISH COVENANTERS 1660 - 88 By Ian B. Cowan, 1976 U.B.C. - Koerner Library call number BX 9081 C68 23) REGISTER OF THE PRIVY COUNCIL OF SCOTLAND Volumes for the years1661 - 1689 U.B.C. National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh 24) THE COVENANTERS By James King Hewison Published Glasgow: John Smith and Son - 2 volumes, 1908 U.B.C. - Koerner Library call number BX 9081 145