Glasgow Origins Research (1170 - 1600)

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Glasgow relationship hypotheses up to 1600

• Adam de Glasgu (born c.1170)
  • Occupation: Burgess of Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Potential Relatives:

• Sir John de Glasgu (fl. 1258–1259)
  • Occupation: Chaplain to Bishop Gamelin of St Andrews.
• Andrew de Glasgow (fl. 1289)
  • Occupation: Escheator in the Exchequer Rolls.
  • Possible Connection: Possibly son or nephew of Sir John de Glasgu due to professional roles in royal service.
• John of Glasgow (fl. 1287–1289)
  • Occupation: Monk at Holyrood Abbey.
  • Possible Connection: Possibly another son or relative of Sir John de Glasgu.

• Gap in records between 13th and 14th centuries.

• Master John de Glasgow (born c.1340 – before 1419)
  • Occupation: Cleric; Vicar of St Mary's; Canon of Moray.
  • Possible Relation: Possibly a descendant (grandson or great-grandson) of Andrew de Glasgow or John of Glasgow based on the recurrence of the name and ecclesiastical roles.

• Gap in records between 14th and 15th centuries.

• Elder John Glasgw (b. c. 1430-1445, fl. 1475-1480)
  • Location: Stirling
  • Occupation/Role: Burgess; Witness to charters in 1475 & 1479/80.
  • Possible Relation: Chronologically compatible predecessor or collateral of the 1506 John; no relationship clause or shared property proves the link.

• John de Glasgow alias Smith (fl. 1506)
  • Location: Glasgow.
  • Record: On 28 April 1506, Agnes, daughter and heir of Robert Watson, disposed a four-shilling annual rent from a High Street tenement to Sir Allan Smith and John de Glasgow alias Smith; Sir Allan's property was the northern boundary.^[1]
  • Evidence limit: The catalogue proves Robert Watson as Agnes's father. It does not call John a smith or armourer, state that Sir Allan was his relative, or connect John to the Stirling bearer or the later Glasgow city family. Identity with the Saltmarket owner of 1527–1553 is plausible but unproved.
  • Possible later family (relationships to the 1506 man unproved):
    • John Glasgow (abt.1530-bef.1575) ('younger son')
      • Occupation: Fisher and property owner in Glasgow.
      • Spouse: Jonet Spreull
      • Children:
        • Stephen Glasgow (1550-aft.1598)
          • Occupation: Water Bailie; Property owner; involved in legal transactions.
    • Robert Glasgow (abt.1520-aft.1572) (fl. mid-1500s)
      • Possible Relation: son, nephew, cousin or unrelated contemporary; no inspected relationship clause joins him to the 1506 man.
      • Occupation: Fisher and property owner in Glasgow.
      • Spouse: Margaret Rolland
      • Children:
        • George Glasgow (abt.1580-) (fl. late 1500s – early 1600s)
          • Occupation: Property owner.
          • Spouse: Margaret Steuart
          • Children: (Baptized Glasgow)
            • Margrat Glasgow (baptized 6 May 1610)
            • Thomas Glasgow (baptized 15 March 1612)
            • Archibald Glasgow (baptized 19 June 1614)
            • Barbara Glasgow (baptized 21 October 1617)
    • William Glasgow? (fl. 1526–1531)
      • Occupation: Witness in Glasgow. Relationship to Younger John uncertain (could be brother, son, or other relative). Possibly father of George (fl. 1586)? Needs clarification.
    • Archibald Glasgow (abt.1533-)? (fl. 1551)
      • Occupation: Purchased property near South Port, Glasgow. Relationship uncertain.

• Alan Glasgow (fl. 1575)
  • Possible Connection: Possibly a relative (cousin or nephew) of John and Robert Glasgow.
  • Alan was killed in a violent incident, for which Ralph Ker became surety to ensure compensation was provided to the affected parties. This case was recorded in Jedworth, indicating that Alan likely lived in the Scottish Borders or surrounding areas during the late 16th century.

• Margaret (Edstoun) Glasgow (abt.1540-1580)
  • Spouse: John Edstoun, in Croftmalloch.
  • Possible Connection: Possibly the sister of John or Robert Glasgow.

• Isabella Glasgow (fl. late 16th century)
  • Spouse: John Howe, dyer.
  • Possible Connection: Possibly the daughter of Robert Glasgow and Margaret Rolland.
  • Notes: Involved in property transactions around 1600 in Glasgow.
  • Speculation Basis: Activity in Glasgow during the same period; involvement in property suggests familial wealth.

• Edward Glasgow (abt.1583-)
  • Possible Connection: Possibly related to the Thomas Glasgow (born c.1610).
  • Born in Inveresk and Musselburgh, Midlothian.
  • Children:
    • Edward Glasgow (born 6 June 1615, Inveresk)
  • Speculation Basis: Continuation of the Glasgow name in the same region; possible familial link.

• John Glasgow (abt.1602-)
  • Born in Linlithgow, West Lothian.
  • Possible Connection: Could be a relation to George Glasgow (abt.1580-)
  • Children:
    • George Glasgow (baptized 20 January 1622, Linlithgow)
  • Speculation Basis: Geographic proximity and naming conventions suggest possible descent.

• Thomas Glasgow (abt.1610-)
  • Occupation: Possibly a merchant or craftsman.
  • Possible Connection: Could be a grand-son of Robert Glasgow (abt.1520-aft.1572)or a relative.
  • Spouse: Agnes Thomsone
  • Children:
    • Agnes Glasgow (baptized 27 July 1634)
    • Thomas Glasgow (baptized 6 August 1637)
    • William Glasgow (baptized 21 August 1639)
    • Marione Glasgow (baptized 18 December 1642)
    • Margaret Glasgow (baptized 16 November 1643)
  • Speculation Basis: Presence in Inveresk and Musselburgh suggests migration from Glasgow; naming patterns align with family names.

• Andrew Glasgow (abt.1645-)
  • Born in Kirknewton, Linlithgowshire.
  • Possible Connection: Potential descendant of John Glasgow (abt.1602-).
  • Children:
    • William Walter Glasgow (1671–)
      • Born on 9 September 1671, Kirknewton.
  • Speculation Basis: Continuation of the Glasgow surname in the same region; possible familial link.

Notes

• Gaps in Records: Due to gaps in historical records, certain relationships are speculative.
• "fl." stands for "floruit" and indicates the time period during which the person was known to be active.
• Titles: In medieval Scotland, "Sir" was often used for priests who had attained a Master of Arts degree.
• Occupations: The family was involved in ecclesiastical roles, property ownership, and civic duties.

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Sources

• Historical records including charters, Exchequer Rolls, and ecclesiastical documents.
• Old Parish Registers (OPRs) for baptismal records.
• Bain's "Calendar of Documents relating to Scotland."
• Exchequer Rolls of Scotland.
• Charter Book of the Priory of St Andrews.