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Catalogue · 08 Sep 2026
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Corsankell: James and his sons

The 1559-60 teind list and 1571 charter define James elder's household. Its connection to the Glasgow burgh family still needs a documentary bridge.

Corsankell / Corsinkell, Stevenston, Ayrshire · 1559-1571

The open question

How did the Corsankell household connect to William's Glasgow burgh family?

The 1571 NRS catalogue abstract GD39/5/59 names James elder's sons James and John. The record-defined John is Glasgow-4061; Glasgow-3193 is only a possible match. William as James elder's father remains chronologically possible, not proved. The Campbell co-occupiers are not established wives or relatives.

People to investigate

Named anchors and candidates, not an automatic descendant list.

What connects this group?

A record-defined father-and-sons group. Neither the city connection nor the identity of the Kilwinning John is assumed.

What would move it forward?

Inspect the original 1571 deed and earlier estate succession for a predecessor, relative or link to the Glasgow property family.

Read the evidence

Your research notebook.

Select 2 people to compare their evidence.