Robert Glasgow

Biography
Robert Glasgow was baptised on 17 October 1693 in Kilbirnie, Ayrshire, Scotland. Kilbirnie Parish, Church of Scotland, "Old Parish Registers Births and Baptisms," database with images, National Records of Scotland (ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk) : image accessed 13 May 2026), Robert Glasgow 17 Oct 1693, son of John Glasgow and Jeane Cunynghame; citing Ref No: 10 / 19, parish 596. He was the son of the John Glasgow and Jean Cunningham. "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XY24-PMR : 11 February 2020), Robert Glasgow, 1693. Robert became a Surgeon and by November 1722 was resident at Puddevenholm (Paddockholm) in Kilbirnie. National Records of Scotland, RH15/120/178 (https://catalogue.nrscotland.gov.uk/nrsonlinecatalogue/browseDetails.aspx?reference=RH15/120/178): Letter from Robert Glasgow, Paddockholm, to James Glasgow, student of divinity at Glasgow, his brother. Sends butter and cheese for Mr. Gordon. 22 Nov 1722. He also served as the factor (estate manager) for the estates of Kilbirnie and Glengarnock and was styled Chamberlain to the Viscount of Garnock, and surgeon at Kilbirnie.

On 15 December 1736 in Kilbirnie, Robert married Margaret Allan. Kilbirnie Parish, Church of Scotland, "Old Parish Registers Banns and Marriages," database with images, National Records of Scotland (ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk) : image accessed 13 May 2026), marriage of Robert Glasgow and Margarat Allan; citing Ref No: 10 / 74, parish 596. They had nine children: 
#Jean Glasgow, baptised 28 December 1727, Kilbirnie Parish, Church of Scotland, "Old Parish Registers Births and Baptisms," database with images, National Records of Scotland (ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk) : image accessed 13 May 2026), Jean Glasgow 28 Dec 1727, daughter of Robert Glasgow and Margarat Allan; citing Ref No: 10 / 78, parish 596. married James White of Woodsyde, parish of Kilwinning, 1 October 1750.
#John Glasgow, baptised 29 March 1730. Kilbirnie Parish, Church of Scotland, "Old Parish Registers Births and Baptisms," database with images, National Records of Scotland (ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk) : image accessed 13 May 2026), John Glasgow 29 Mar 1730, son of Robert Glasgow and Margarat Allan; citing Ref No: 10 / 83, parish 596. 
#Margaret Glasgow, baptised 21 January 1734, Kilbirnie Parish, Church of Scotland, "Old Parish Registers Births and Baptisms," database with images, National Records of Scotland (ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk) : image accessed 13 May 2026), Margaret Glasgow 21 Jan 1734, daughter of Robert Glasgow and Margarat Allan; citing Ref No: 10 / 85, parish 596. died in childhood.
#Janet Glasgow, born 4 January 1736, Kilbirnie Parish, Church of Scotland, "Old Parish Registers Births and Baptisms," database with images, National Records of Scotland (ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk) : image accessed 13 May 2026), Jannet Glasgow 11 Jan 1736, daughter of Robert Glasgow and Margarat Allan; citing Ref No: 10 / 88, parish 596. married William Cochran, younger of Ladyland, 2 September 1756, and left issue. 
#Anna Glasgow, born c.1738, married Hugh Allan in Kilwinning, 23 December 1757. 
#Charles Glasgow, baptised 28 September 1740. Kilbirnie Parish, Church of Scotland, "Old Parish Registers Births and Baptisms," database with images, National Records of Scotland (ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk) : image accessed 13 May 2026), Charles Glasgow 28 Sep 1740, daughter of Robert Glasgow and Margarat Allan; citing Ref No: 10 / 97, parish 596. 
#Margaret Glasgow, baptised 21 August 1743, Kilbirnie Parish, Church of Scotland, "Old Parish Registers Births and Baptisms," database with images, National Records of Scotland (ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk) : image accessed 13 May 2026), Margarat Glasgow 21 Aug 1743, daughter of Robert Glasgow and Margarat Allan; citing Ref No: 10 / 105, parish 596. married to Andrew Smith of Todholes, in the parish of Dalry, 20 March 1764. 
#Robert Glasgow of Mountgreenan, baptised 18 October 1747. Kilbirnie Parish, Church of Scotland, "Old Parish Registers Births and Baptisms," database with images, National Records of Scotland (ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk) : image accessed 30 Dec 2025), Robert Glasgow 18 Oct 1747, son of Robert Glasgow and Margarat Allan; citing Ref 10 / 116, parish 596: Robert laul son to Robert Glasgow of Puddevenholm & Margaret Allan Oct 18. He gained a fortune in St Vincent's, married Rachel, daughter of John Dunlop of that Ilk, and died at Mountgreenan House, 19 April 1827, leaving no legitimate issue.
#James Glasgow, baptised 18 March 1750. Kilbirnie Parish, Church of Scotland, "Old Parish Registers Births and Baptisms," database with images, National Records of Scotland (ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk) : image accessed 30 Dec 2025), James Glasgow 18 Mar 1750, son of Robert Glasgow and Margarat Allan; citing Ref 10 / 123, parish 596. He went to St Vincent's and died about 1803 in the parish of Calder, near Edinburgh, unmarried. 

In 1747, Robert was styled "of Puddockholm." He passed away on 9 May 1766 in Crookedhouse, Kilbirnie. Kilbirnie Parish, Church of Scotland, "Old Parish Registers Deaths and Burials," database with images, National Records of Scotland (ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk) : image accessed 13 May 2026), death of Robert Glasgow, 9 May 1766; citing Ref No: 10 / 326, parish 596. 
Research Notes
 Puddockholm, which was sometimes called "the Waters", lies on the banks of the water of Garnock, which gave rise to its picturesque name. 
 
 Robert's responsibilities as factor included overseeing financial matters, and one notable instance is documented in the account-book he kept for these estates. In this record, Glasgow handled the remittance of funds to Ireland on behalf of Mr. James Crawfurd. The specific entry mentions a payment made to Mr. Hew Crawfurd, writer to the signet, amounting to £64:11:6 Scots on 24 October 1724.This legitimate entry, proven by Glasgow's account-book, was later used in a forgery where a fraudulent entry was created, indicating payment to "Mr. Arthur Dawson of Dublin" for the same amount on behalf of Mr. James Crawfurd. The genuine entry by Robert Glasgow stands as evidence of his accurate financial management, contrasting the forged document's attempt to misrepresent transactions involving the estates.
 
 Although Robert was later referred to as "Dr. Robert Glasgow" he was a surgeon, not a M.D.
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[[Category:Kilbirnie, Ayrshire]]
[[Category:Scotland, Surgeons]]
== Biography ==
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Robert Glasgow was baptised on 17 October 1693 in Kilbirnie, Ayrshire, Scotland.<ref>Kilbirnie Parish, Church of Scotland, "Old Parish Registers Births and Baptisms," database with images, National Records of Scotland ([https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk ScotlandsPeople] : image accessed 13 May 2026), Robert Glasgow 17 Oct 1693, son of John Glasgow and Jeane Cunynghame; citing Ref No: 10 / 19, parish 596.</ref> He was the son of the [[Glasgow-1073|John Glasgow]] and [[Cunningham-20924|Jean Cunningham]].<ref>"Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XY24-PMR : 11 February 2020), Robert Glasgow, 1693.</ref> Robert became a Surgeon and by November 1722 was resident at Puddevenholm (Paddockholm) in Kilbirnie.<ref>National Records of Scotland, [https://catalogue.nrscotland.gov.uk/nrsonlinecatalogue/browseDetails.aspx?reference=RH15/120/178 RH15/120/178]: Letter from Robert Glasgow, Paddockholm, to James Glasgow, student of divinity at Glasgow, his brother. Sends butter and cheese for Mr. Gordon. 22 Nov 1722.</ref> He also served as the factor (estate manager) for the estates of Kilbirnie and Glengarnock and was styled '''Chamberlain to the  Viscount of Garnock, and surgeon at Kilbirnie'''.

On 15 December 1736 in Kilbirnie, Robert married [[Allan-4046|Margaret Allan]].<ref>Kilbirnie Parish, Church of Scotland, "Old Parish Registers Banns and Marriages," database with images, National Records of Scotland ([https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk ScotlandsPeople] : image accessed 13 May 2026), marriage of Robert Glasgow and Margarat Allan; citing Ref No: 10 / 74, parish 596.</ref> They had nine children: 
#[[Glasgow-3004|Jean Glasgow]], baptised 28 December 1727,<ref>Kilbirnie Parish, Church of Scotland, "Old Parish Registers Births and Baptisms," database with images, National Records of Scotland ([https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk ScotlandsPeople] : image accessed 13 May 2026), Jean Glasgow 28 Dec 1727, daughter of Robert Glasgow and Margarat Allan; citing Ref No: 10 / 78, parish 596.</ref> married James White of  Woodsyde, parish of Kilwinning, 1 October 1750.
#[[Glasgow-3006|John Glasgow]], baptised 29 March 1730.<ref>Kilbirnie Parish, Church of Scotland, "Old Parish Registers Births and Baptisms," database with images, National Records of Scotland ([https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk ScotlandsPeople] : image accessed 13 May 2026), John Glasgow 29 Mar 1730, son of Robert Glasgow and Margarat Allan; citing Ref No: 10 / 83, parish 596.</ref>
#[[Glasgow-3007|Margaret Glasgow]], baptised 21 January 1734,<ref>Kilbirnie Parish, Church of Scotland, "Old Parish Registers Births and Baptisms," database with images, National Records of Scotland ([https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk ScotlandsPeople] : image accessed 13 May 2026), Margaret Glasgow 21 Jan 1734, daughter of Robert Glasgow and Margarat Allan; citing Ref No: 10 / 85, parish 596.</ref> died in childhood.
#[[Glasgow-3008|Janet Glasgow]], born 4 January 1736,<ref>Kilbirnie Parish, Church of Scotland, "Old Parish Registers Births and Baptisms," database with images, National Records of Scotland ([https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk ScotlandsPeople] : image accessed 13 May 2026), Jannet Glasgow 11 Jan 1736, daughter of Robert Glasgow and Margarat Allan; citing Ref No: 10 / 88, parish 596.</ref> married William Cochran,  younger of Ladyland, 2 September 1756, and left issue. 
#[[Glasgow-3005|Anna Glasgow]], born c.1738, married Hugh Allan in Kilwinning, 23  December 1757. 
#[[Glasgow-1515|Charles Glasgow]], baptised 28 September 1740.<ref>Kilbirnie Parish, Church of Scotland, "Old Parish Registers Births and Baptisms," database with images, National Records of Scotland ([https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk ScotlandsPeople] : image accessed 13 May 2026), Charles Glasgow 28 Sep 1740, daughter of Robert Glasgow and Margarat Allan; citing Ref No: 10 / 97, parish 596.</ref>
#[[Glasgow-3878|Margaret Glasgow]], baptised 21 August 1743,<ref>Kilbirnie Parish, Church of Scotland, "Old Parish Registers Births and Baptisms," database with images, National Records of Scotland ([https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk ScotlandsPeople] : image accessed 13 May 2026), Margarat Glasgow 21 Aug 1743, daughter of Robert Glasgow and Margarat Allan; citing Ref No: 10 / 105, parish 596.</ref> married to Andrew Smith of Todholes, in the parish of Dalry, 20 March 1764. 
#[[Glasgow-1076|Robert Glasgow]] of Mountgreenan, baptised 18 October 1747.<ref>Kilbirnie Parish, Church of Scotland, "Old Parish Registers Births and Baptisms," database with images, National Records of Scotland ([https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk ScotlandsPeople] : image accessed 30 Dec 2025), Robert Glasgow 18 Oct 1747, son of Robert Glasgow and Margarat Allan; citing Ref 10 / 116, parish 596: Robert laul son to Robert Glasgow of Puddevenholm & Margaret Allan Oct 18.</ref> He gained a fortune in St  Vincent's, married Rachel, daughter of John Dunlop of that Ilk, and died at Mountgreenan House, 19 April 1827, leaving no legitimate issue.
#[[Glasgow-1142|James Glasgow]], baptised 18 March 1750.<ref>Kilbirnie Parish, Church of Scotland, "Old Parish Registers Births and Baptisms," database with images, National Records of Scotland ([https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk ScotlandsPeople] : image accessed 30 Dec 2025), James Glasgow 18 Mar 1750, son of Robert Glasgow and Margarat Allan; citing Ref 10 / 123, parish 596.</ref> He went to St Vincent's and died about 1803 in the parish of Calder, near Edinburgh, unmarried. 

In 1747, Robert was styled "of Puddockholm." He passed away on 9 May 1766 in Crookedhouse, Kilbirnie.<ref>Kilbirnie Parish, Church of Scotland, "Old Parish Registers Deaths and Burials," database with images, National Records of Scotland ([https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk ScotlandsPeople] : image accessed 13 May 2026), death of Robert Glasgow, 9 May 1766; citing Ref No: 10 / 326, parish 596.</ref>
 
== Research Notes ==
 Puddockholm, which was sometimes called "the Waters", lies on the banks of the water of Garnock, which gave rise to its picturesque name. 
 
 Robert's responsibilities as factor included overseeing financial matters, and one notable instance is documented in the account-book he kept for these estates. In this record, Glasgow handled the remittance of funds to Ireland on behalf of Mr. James Crawfurd. The specific entry mentions a payment made to Mr. Hew Crawfurd, writer to the signet, amounting to £64:11:6 Scots on 24 October 1724.This legitimate entry, proven by Glasgow's account-book, was later used in a forgery where a fraudulent entry was created, indicating payment to "Mr. Arthur Dawson of Dublin" for the same amount on behalf of Mr. James Crawfurd. The genuine entry by Robert Glasgow stands as evidence of his accurate financial management, contrasting the forged document's attempt to misrepresent transactions involving the estates.
 
 Although Robert was later referred to as "Dr. Robert Glasgow" he was a surgeon, not a M.D.

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