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Catalogue · 27 Sep 2026

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Latest findings

New records and supported corrections from the Glasgow research, newest first.

Dates show when evidence was found or reviewed. Each finding gives its sources and what remains uncertain.

The finding assessment applies to the statement in that row. A supported record fact does not confirm its identification with a linked WikiTree profile. Profile identification limits appear beside the person and in the research.

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Dated research findings

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Finding supported Supported fact or correction Finding qualified The finding has a stated evidence or identification limit

Concrete findings ordered by research discovery date, newest first. Evidence and limitations accompany each finding.
FoundPeopleFindingFinding assessmentEvidence
Family relationships

Daniel Johnstoun’s father relationship to Johnstoun-29 was recorded as Confident in the dated profile review. FamilySearch baptism index X1YQ-BXW is cited for Daniel, whose profile identifies George and Barbara as parents.

Finding supported

The previous WikiTree father grade was unmarked, not explicitly uncertain. This is the documented move to Confident; no earlier unknown relationship is invented. Historical confidence review of existing citations; no new source-image inspection is claimed in this backfill. Specific attached father–child pair; later-life identity questions are assessed separately. Confidence rests on the stated supported inference or compiled evidence, rather than a new direct parent clause.

Father relationship became certain

Johnstoun-31 — father: Johnstoun-29. Unmarked (previously ungraded) → Certain. FamilySearch baptism index X1YQ-BXW is cited for Daniel, whose profile identifies George and Barbara as parents.

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Family relationships

Archebald Johnstoun’s father relationship to Johnstoun-29 was recorded as Confident in the dated profile review. FamilySearch baptism index X1Y3-2X2 is cited for Archebald, whose profile identifies George and Barbara as parents.

Finding supported

The previous WikiTree father grade was unmarked, not explicitly uncertain. This is the documented move to Confident; no earlier unknown relationship is invented. Historical confidence review of existing citations; no new source-image inspection is claimed in this backfill. Specific attached father–child pair; later-life identity questions are assessed separately. Confidence rests on the stated supported inference or compiled evidence, rather than a new direct parent clause.

Father relationship became certain

Johnstoun-32 — father: Johnstoun-29. Unmarked (previously ungraded) → Certain. FamilySearch baptism index X1Y3-2X2 is cited for Archebald, whose profile identifies George and Barbara as parents.

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Family relationships

Catharine Johnstoun’s father relationship to Johnstoun-29 was recorded as Confident in the dated profile review. FamilySearch baptism index X1TB-PZ7 is cited for Catharine, whose profile identifies George and Barbara as parents.

Finding supported

The previous WikiTree father grade was unmarked, not explicitly uncertain. This is the documented move to Confident; no earlier unknown relationship is invented. Historical confidence review of existing citations; no new source-image inspection is claimed in this backfill. Specific attached father–child pair; later-life identity questions are assessed separately. Confidence rests on the stated supported inference or compiled evidence, rather than a new direct parent clause.

Father relationship became certain

Johnstoun-33 — father: Johnstoun-29. Unmarked (previously ungraded) → Certain. FamilySearch baptism index X1TB-PZ7 is cited for Catharine, whose profile identifies George and Barbara as parents.

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Family relationships

Robert Montgomery’s father relationship to Montgomery-24361 was recorded as Confident in the dated profile review. Thomas Harrison Montgomery's specific published pedigree, pp.117/120, identifies Robert as third son of Hugh of Auchinhood and Bowhouse and traces the Bonyglen line; both profiles agree.

Finding supported

The previous WikiTree father grade was unmarked, not explicitly uncertain. This is the documented move to Confident; no earlier unknown relationship is invented. Historical confidence review of existing citations; no new source-image inspection is claimed in this backfill. Specific attached father–child pair; later-life identity questions are assessed separately. Confidence rests on the stated supported inference or compiled evidence, rather than a new direct parent clause.

Father relationship became certain

Montgomery-24360 — father: Montgomery-24361. Unmarked (previously ungraded) → Certain. Thomas Harrison Montgomery's specific published pedigree, pp.117/120, identifies Robert as third son of Hugh of Auchinhood and Bowhouse and traces the Bonyglen line; both profiles agree.

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Family relationships

Issobell (Porteous) Glasgow’s father relationship to Porteous-913 was recorded as Confident in the dated profile review. FamilySearch baptism index VQC7-2LB is cited for Issobell; this is the supplied primary-type event support for the attached father.

Finding supported

The previous WikiTree father grade was unmarked, not explicitly uncertain. This is the documented move to Confident; no earlier unknown relationship is invented. Historical confidence review of existing citations; no new source-image inspection is claimed in this backfill. Specific attached father–child pair; later-life identity questions are assessed separately. Confidence rests on the stated supported inference or compiled evidence, rather than a new direct parent clause.

Father relationship became certain

Porteous-912 — father: Porteous-913. Unmarked (previously ungraded) → Certain. FamilySearch baptism index VQC7-2LB is cited for Issobell; this is the supplied primary-type event support for the attached father.

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Family relationships

Alexander Porteous’s father relationship to Porteous-913 was recorded as Confident in the dated profile review. FamilySearch baptism index VQ4N-KQ2 is cited for Alexander and his profile explicitly identifies Andro and Margaret as parents.

Finding supported

The previous WikiTree father grade was unmarked, not explicitly uncertain. This is the documented move to Confident; no earlier unknown relationship is invented. Historical confidence review of existing citations; no new source-image inspection is claimed in this backfill. Specific attached father–child pair; later-life identity questions are assessed separately. Confidence rests on the stated supported inference or compiled evidence, rather than a new direct parent clause.

Father relationship became certain

Porteous-915 — father: Porteous-913. Unmarked (previously ungraded) → Certain. FamilySearch baptism index VQ4N-KQ2 is cited for Alexander and his profile explicitly identifies Andro and Margaret as parents.

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Family relationships

John Spreul’s father relationship to Provost John Spreull was recorded as Confident in the dated profile review. Metcalfe p.104 supplies the succession chain: Cambuslang vicar's son/heir, then the Provost of Renfrew, then the Provost's son appointed Glasgow Town Clerk. The profile identities align with that specific compiled kinship.

Finding supported

The previous WikiTree father grade was unmarked, not explicitly uncertain. This is the documented move to Confident; no earlier unknown relationship is invented. Historical confidence review of existing citations; no new source-image inspection is claimed in this backfill. Specific attached father–child pair; later-life identity questions are assessed separately. Confidence rests on the stated supported inference or compiled evidence, rather than a new direct parent clause.

Father relationship became certain

Spreul-22 — father: Spreul-23. Unmarked (previously ungraded) → Certain. Metcalfe p.104 supplies the succession chain: Cambuslang vicar's son/heir, then the Provost of Renfrew, then the Provost's son appointed Glasgow Town Clerk. The profile identities align with that specific compiled kinship.

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Family relationships

Provost John Spreull’s father relationship to Spreull-17 was recorded as Confident in the dated profile review. Metcalfe p.104's specific succession statement identifies the Cambuslang vicar's son and heir as father of the Provost of Renfrew; Spreull-17 is the record-defined vicar/heir-generation placeholder used for that father.

Finding supported

The previous WikiTree father grade was unmarked, not explicitly uncertain. This is the documented move to Confident; no earlier unknown relationship is invented. Historical confidence review of existing citations; no new source-image inspection is claimed in this backfill. Specific attached father–child pair; later-life identity questions are assessed separately. Confidence rests on the stated supported inference or compiled evidence, rather than a new direct parent clause.

Father relationship became certain

Spreul-23 — father: Spreull-17. Unmarked (previously ungraded) → Certain. Metcalfe p.104's specific succession statement identifies the Cambuslang vicar's son and heir as father of the Provost of Renfrew; Spreull-17 is the record-defined vicar/heir-generation placeholder used for that father.

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Family relationships

Reverend John Spreull’s father relationship to Robert Spreul was recorded as Confident in the dated profile review. Metcalfe p.104 explicitly calls heir John the nephew of the Dundonald vicar and son of the vicar's brother Robert, burgess of Glasgow.

Finding supported

The previous WikiTree father grade was unmarked, not explicitly uncertain. This is the documented move to Confident; no earlier unknown relationship is invented. Historical confidence review of existing citations; no new source-image inspection is claimed in this backfill. Specific attached father–child pair; later-life identity questions are assessed separately. Confidence rests on the stated supported inference or compiled evidence, rather than a new direct parent clause.

Father relationship became certain

Spreul-24 — father: Spreul-26. Unmarked (previously ungraded) → Certain. Metcalfe p.104 explicitly calls heir John the nephew of the Dundonald vicar and son of the vicar's brother Robert, burgess of Glasgow.

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Family relationships

William Symington’s father relationship to William Symington was recorded as Confident in the dated profile review. Edinburgh OPR baptism, 2 May 1620 (parish 685/1, ref 20/284), names Williame Symountoun and Issobell Glesgow as William's parents; cited in Glasgow-3336 biography.

Finding supported

The previous WikiTree father grade was unmarked, not explicitly uncertain. This is the documented move to Confident; no earlier unknown relationship is invented. Historical confidence review of existing citations; no new source-image inspection is claimed in this backfill. Specific attached father–child pair; later-life identity questions are assessed separately.

Father relationship became certain

Symington-724 — father: Symington-721. Unmarked (previously ungraded) → Certain. Edinburgh OPR baptism, 2 May 1620 (parish 685/1, ref 20/284), names Williame Symountoun and Issobell Glesgow as William's parents; cited in Glasgow-3336 biography.

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Land & property

Protocol 2370, dated 18 January 1581/82, places Archibald Herbertsoun, fisher, in a tenement on the south side of Bridgegait, beside Ninian Schyre’s property and the little common green.

Finding qualified

Printed protocol pages visually inspected. Name, trade and street support a probable occurrence of Isobella’s husband; the entry names neither Isobella nor a Glasgow relative, and the tenement has not been matched to the earlier title.

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Family relationships

Janet Glasgow’s father relationship to Andrew Glasgow was recorded as Confident in the dated profile review. Andrew’s CC8/8/32 testament names Jonet among his daughters. The earlier James attachment was explicitly uncertain and was superseded; the later 1624 bride identity remains probable.

Finding supported

Historical confidence review of existing citations; no new source-image inspection is claimed in this backfill.

Father relationship became certain

Jonet Glasgow (Glasgow-3183; record-defined testament daughter) — father: Andrew Glasgow (Glasgow-3163). Uncertain → Certain. Andrew’s CC8/8/32 testament names Jonet among his daughters. The earlier James attachment was explicitly uncertain and was superseded; the later 1624 bride identity remains probable.

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Dates & places

The unnamed male in GRONI birth entry U/1893/100/1009/12/30, born 3 September 1893 and registered in Cookstown, matches the recorded birth of Joseph Cunningham Glasgow.

Finding qualified

Index only; certificate uninspected. Exact-date match supports the duplicate identification; the two WikiTree profiles remain separate pending manager access.

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  • Agnes GlasgowGlasgow-3178Profile identification: Proposed match; documentary identity unresolved
Family relationships

The Ayrshire sasine index records Agnes Glasgow, spouse of John Logan/Logane, in Milneburne, Stevenston, recorded on 29 June 1601, volume1 folio94.

Finding qualified

Documented review range22–23 September2026; exact discovery day is not recorded. Printed index image inspected; underlying sasine RS11/1 folio94 uninspected. Spouse and locality support a probable match to Agnes-3178, not a proved identity.

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Dates & places

The Scottish death index records Ann McCracken in 1898 at Calton, Glasgow, aged 49, with mother’s maiden surname McCaughern (644/4 70).

Finding qualified

Index only; original death certificate uninspected. Supports the later identity of Alexander’s daughter Ann; it does not identify “Nancy Glasgow, daughter” at Alexander’s death.

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Dates & places

Daniel Glasgow died at Culmore on 14 December 1867, aged 50, a married weaver; Martha Glasgow was present at death.

Finding qualified

GRONI register image inspected. Martha’s relationship is not stated; identifying Daniel with the Gortereghy occupier remains a separate question.

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Dates & places

Elizabeth Anderson died at Gortahar on 7 September 1868, aged 66, a married farmer’s wife; husband James Anderson was present at death.

Finding supported

GRONI register image inspected. This confirms the earlier indexed death details; it does not name Elizabeth’s parents.

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Dates & places

The GRONI death index records William Glasgow, died 1864-01-10, registered in Cookstown. Reported age: 3.

Finding qualified

User-supplied official index reviewed in the dated civil-record batch; certificate uninspected. Registration district is not an exact event address. Identity is confined to the record-defined subject.

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Dates & places

The GRONI death index records Sarah Glasgow, died 1865-08-22, registered in Armagh. Reported age: 28.

Finding qualified

User-supplied official index reviewed in the dated civil-record batch; certificate uninspected. Registration district is not an exact event address. Identity is confined to the record-defined subject.

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Dates & places

The GRONI death index records Eliza Glasgow, died 1865-03-13, registered in Magherafelt. Reported age: 3.

Finding qualified

User-supplied official index reviewed in the dated civil-record batch; certificate uninspected. Registration district is not an exact event address. Identity is confined to the record-defined subject.

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Dates & places

The GRONI death index records Mary Glasgow, died 1865-09-10, registered in Ballymena. Reported age: 7.

Finding qualified

User-supplied official index reviewed in the dated civil-record batch; certificate uninspected. Registration district is not an exact event address. Identity is confined to the record-defined subject.

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Dates & places

The GRONI death index records Jane Glasgow, died 1865-09-10, registered in Cookstown. Reported age: 50.

Finding qualified

User-supplied official index reviewed in the dated civil-record batch; certificate uninspected. Registration district is not an exact event address. Identity is confined to the record-defined subject.

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Dates & places

The GRONI death index records John Glasgow, died 1867-03-23, registered in Ballymena. Reported age: 1.

Finding qualified

User-supplied official index reviewed in the dated civil-record batch; certificate uninspected. Registration district is not an exact event address. Identity is confined to the record-defined subject.

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Dates & places

The GRONI death index records David Glasgow, died 1868-10-22, registered in Cookstown. Reported age: 16.

Finding qualified

User-supplied official index reviewed in the dated civil-record batch; certificate uninspected. Registration district is not an exact event address. Identity is confined to the record-defined subject.

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Dates & places

The GRONI death index records Lilas Glasgow, died 1868-12-24, registered in Cookstown. Reported age: 11.

Finding qualified

User-supplied official index reviewed in the dated civil-record batch; certificate uninspected. Registration district is not an exact event address. Identity is confined to the record-defined subject.

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Dates & places

The GRONI death index records Ellen Glasgow, died 1869-05-17, registered in Magherafelt. Reported age: 75.

Finding qualified

User-supplied official index reviewed in the dated civil-record batch; certificate uninspected. Registration district is not an exact event address. Identity is confined to the record-defined subject.

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Dates & places

The GRONI death index records Alice Glasgow, died 1870-07-27, registered in Ballymena. Reported age: 72.

Finding qualified

User-supplied official index reviewed in the dated civil-record batch; certificate uninspected. Registration district is not an exact event address. Identity is confined to the record-defined subject.

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Dates & places

The GRONI death index records Letitia Glasgow, died 1871-01-30, registered in Ballymoney. Reported age: 81.

Finding qualified

User-supplied official index reviewed in the dated civil-record batch; certificate uninspected. Registration district is not an exact event address. Identity is confined to the record-defined subject.

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Dates & places

The GRONI death index records Sarah Glasgow, died 1871-09-21, registered in Belfast. Reported age: 18.

Finding qualified

User-supplied official index reviewed in the dated civil-record batch; certificate uninspected. Registration district is not an exact event address. Identity is confined to the record-defined subject.

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Dates & places

The GRONI death index records Mary Glasgow, died 1872-01-25, registered in Cookstown. Reported age: 0.

Finding qualified

User-supplied official index reviewed in the dated civil-record batch; certificate uninspected. Registration district is not an exact event address. Identity is confined to the record-defined subject.

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Dates & places

The GRONI death index records Sarah Glasgow, died 1872-11-08, registered in Antrim. Reported age: 74.

Finding qualified

User-supplied official index reviewed in the dated civil-record batch; certificate uninspected. Registration district is not an exact event address. Identity is confined to the record-defined subject.

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Dates & places

The GRONI death index records Samuel Glasgow, died 1873-07-21, registered in Armagh. Reported age: 78.

Finding qualified

User-supplied official index reviewed in the dated civil-record batch; certificate uninspected. Registration district is not an exact event address. Identity is confined to the record-defined subject.

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Dates & places

The GRONI death index records William Glasgow, died 1873-04-01, registered in Belfast. Reported age: 0.

Finding qualified

User-supplied official index reviewed in the dated civil-record batch; certificate uninspected. Registration district is not an exact event address. Identity is confined to the record-defined subject.

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Dates & places

The GRONI death index records Margaret Glasgow, died 1876-11-24, registered in Ballymena. Reported age: 10.

Finding qualified

User-supplied official index reviewed in the dated civil-record batch; certificate uninspected. Registration district is not an exact event address. Identity is confined to the record-defined subject.

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Dates & places

The GRONI death index records Nancy Glasgow, died 1876-09-28, registered in Ballymena. Reported age: 66.

Finding qualified

User-supplied official index reviewed in the dated civil-record batch; certificate uninspected. Registration district is not an exact event address. Identity is confined to the record-defined subject.

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Dates & places

The GRONI death index records Margaret Glasgow, died 1876-09-12, registered in Belfast. Reported age: 0.

Finding qualified

User-supplied official index reviewed in the dated civil-record batch; certificate uninspected. Registration district is not an exact event address. Identity is confined to the record-defined subject.

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Dates & places

The GRONI death index records Daniel Glasgow, died 1876-01-31, registered in Belfast. Reported age: 0.

Finding qualified

User-supplied official index reviewed in the dated civil-record batch; certificate uninspected. Registration district is not an exact event address. Identity is confined to the record-defined subject.

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Dates & places

The GRONI death index records Rose Glasgow, died 1877-09-02, registered in Belfast. Reported age: 54.

Finding qualified

User-supplied official index reviewed in the dated civil-record batch; certificate uninspected. Registration district is not an exact event address. Identity is confined to the record-defined subject.

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Dates & places

The GRONI death index records Jane Glasgow, died 1878-08-03, registered in Cookstown. Reported age: 82.

Finding qualified

User-supplied official index reviewed in the dated civil-record batch; certificate uninspected. Registration district is not an exact event address. Identity is confined to the record-defined subject.

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Dates & places

The GRONI death index records Maria Glasgow, died 1879-03-28, registered in Magherafelt. Reported age: 18.

Finding qualified

User-supplied official index reviewed in the dated civil-record batch; certificate uninspected. Registration district is not an exact event address. Identity is confined to the record-defined subject.

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Dates & places

The GRONI death index records Hanah Glasgow, died 1880-06-17, registered in Armagh. Reported age: 67.

Finding qualified

User-supplied official index reviewed in the dated civil-record batch; certificate uninspected. Registration district is not an exact event address. Identity is confined to the record-defined subject.

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Dates & places

The GRONI death index records Jane Glasgow, died 1881-12-13, registered in Ballymena. Reported age: 79.

Finding qualified

User-supplied official index reviewed in the dated civil-record batch; certificate uninspected. Registration district is not an exact event address. Identity is confined to the record-defined subject.

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Dates & places

The GRONI death index records Mary Glasgow, died 1881-03-06, registered in Cookstown. Reported age: 1.

Finding qualified

User-supplied official index reviewed in the dated civil-record batch; certificate uninspected. Registration district is not an exact event address. Identity is confined to the record-defined subject.

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Dates & places

The GRONI death index records Nathaniel Glasgow, died 1882-03-12, registered in Ballymena. Reported age: 26.

Finding qualified

User-supplied official index reviewed in the dated civil-record batch; certificate uninspected. Registration district is not an exact event address. Identity is confined to the record-defined subject.

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Dates & places

The GRONI death index records Mary Glasgow, died 1882-04-03, registered in Cookstown. Reported age: 2.

Finding qualified

User-supplied official index reviewed in the dated civil-record batch; certificate uninspected. Registration district is not an exact event address. Identity is confined to the record-defined subject.

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Dates & places

The GRONI death index records George Glasgow, died 1883-03-02, registered in Cookstown. Reported age: 1.

Finding qualified

User-supplied official index reviewed in the dated civil-record batch; certificate uninspected. Registration district is not an exact event address. Identity is confined to the record-defined subject.

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The GRONI death index records Jane Glasgow, died 1884-02-18, registered in Cookstown. Reported age: 70.

Finding qualified

User-supplied official index reviewed in the dated civil-record batch; certificate uninspected. Registration district is not an exact event address. Identity is confined to the record-defined subject.

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Dates & places

The GRONI death index records Martha Glasgow, died 1887-01-15, registered in Newry. Reported age: 45.

Finding qualified

User-supplied official index reviewed in the dated civil-record batch; certificate uninspected. Registration district is not an exact event address. Identity is confined to the record-defined subject.

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Dates & places

The GRONI death index records Mattew Glasgow, died 1887-11-05, registered in Cookstown. Reported age: 86.

Finding qualified

User-supplied official index reviewed in the dated civil-record batch; certificate uninspected. Registration district is not an exact event address. Identity is confined to the record-defined subject.

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Dates & places

The GRONI death index records Roseanna Glasgow, died 1888-04-22, registered in Magherafelt. Reported age: 65.

Finding qualified

User-supplied official index reviewed in the dated civil-record batch; certificate uninspected. Registration district is not an exact event address. Identity is confined to the record-defined subject.

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