Church of Monymusk 10th March 1811. Session met & Constitute Compeared Isobel Alexander an unmarried woman & acknowledged herself to be with child to Matthew King presently residing in Aberdeen. Compeared also the said King who confessed the guilt charged against him & requested the Session to dismiss him from Church Discipline on account of his being at such a distance & the said King expressing deep regret & sorrow for this past misconduct & promising to act a more Christian part in all time coming, the Session agreed to his request & both of them being suitably exhorted were absolved having paid a Penalty of Ten Shillings for behoof of the Poor. Closed with prayer.
NAS Ref: CH2/1399/3/97
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