Kelton Parish Church Records
The parish of Kelton is bounded on the north by the parish of Crossmichael, on the east by Buittle, on the south by Rerrick and Kirkcudbright, and on the west by the river Dee, which separates it from Balmaghie and Tongland. Castle Douglas is the parishes main town, whilst there are three churchyards; Kelton, Gelston and Kirkcormack. There are baptismal and marriage records dating from 1717, with a gap in the marriages records between 1803 and 1839. The burial records have not been examined.
Baptisms 1717-1854, Marriages 1717-1803 and 1839-1849
May 29, 1720
Baptism of John Milligan son of Daniel Milligan and Bessie Millar in Newlands spouses.
December 26, 1720
Marriage of Daniel Milligan and Jean Black both of this parish [Kelton].
June 1, 1721
Marriage of Jannet Milligan in this parish [Kelton] and William Black in the parish of Buittle.
December 9, 1725
Marriage of Charles Milligan in the parish of Urr to Mary Kirkpatrick of this parish being thrice proclaimed were married.
March 19, 1727
Baptism of Ester Milligan son of David Milligan and Mary Lermont spouses in Burnt Stick in [the parish of] Buittle.
Post 1727 still to be added.
[Source: Kelton OPR 869/1-2]
