There was the 'Disruption of the Church of Scotland' io the 1840s with the Free Church being formed. I don't know if there was a Free Church in Hawick but it is likely. Records may be in the National Archives. Regards, Grant Buttars ----- Original Message ----- From: "BBakenhus" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2001 9:38 AM Subject: [SCOTS~GEN] Hawick church > Is there an Anglican / C. of E. church in or near Hawick? I cannot > find William SQUAREY who was born 1845 (according to his USA alien > declaration in 1867) in Hawick. I have searched parish records but all > I have been able to find here in Calif were from the Church of > Scotland. William Squarey was Anglican here in the USA and the family > in England was as well. Would people register births or marry across > the border in England? > Beth in Calif > [email protected] > > ______________________________