If you are going to be visiting Greenock and the local area and want to do some family history research then here are some ideas and resources. First of all, download a local map from the Inverclyde Council website.
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Local Churches
You may know from your previous research which church your family was associated with. Many local churches have changed names over the years or are no longer used as places of worship. However you can still get photographs of the building and some may be open because they are used as shops or warehouses. If a church is still open for worship, then if you visit on a Sunday you will be made most welcome.
Some local churches have their own websites -
Lyle Kirk (including the former Ardgowan Parish Church, Finnart St Paul’s Church and Old West Kirk).
St John the Evangelist Episcopal Church (Union Street, Greenock)
St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church (Patrick Street, Greenock)
Inverclyde Cemeteries
Inverclyde Council have a list of local cemeteries. Most local cemeteries are open every day. Check the Council website for details.
You can download a brochure from Inverclyde Council which gives lots of information about some of those who are buried in the Duncan Street and Inverkip Street Cemeteries as well as Greenock Cemetery. There are details of walks which take you around the Cemetery to see some interesting graves. Of particular interest is the James Watt Memorial Cairn and the grave of Highland Mary, the sweetheart of Scotland’s national poet Robert Burns.
Other Local Information
Inverclyde Council have a wide range of maps, brochures and leaflets that can be downloaded from their website. These are a fabulous resource for visitors and locals alike.
Port Glasgow Heritage Walk
If you want to know more about Port Glasgow and its heritage then download the Heritage Walk booklet.
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