Robert Glasgow

Biography
Robert Glasgow was born circa 1520. He was a resident and citizen of Glasgow during the mid-16th century, active in civic life between at least 1551 and 1575. He appears in the civic records, particularly The Protocols of the Town Clerks of Glasgow, primarily as a witness and later as a property owner, identified by his occupation as a fisher.
Early Civic Appearances
Robert is documented as early as 1551 when he served as a witness to a transaction involving Archibald Glasgow (his likely brother) and Archibald's spouse, Isobell Neulands. Protocols of the Town Clerks of Glasgow, Specific date, volume, protocol number needed. This early appearance suggests his integration into the civic and possibly familial networks of the Glasgow surname within the burgh.

He appears again as a witness in the protocols in 1554 and 1568. On both occasions, he is noted alongside John Glasgow, and significantly, both men are identified with the occupation of fisher. Protocols..., Date, vol, prot. # needed for 1554 entry. Protocols..., Date, vol, prot. # needed for 1568 entry. This shared occupation suggests a potential close relationship (perhaps cousins, or business partners) and places them within Glasgow's working or merchant class. 
Marriage and Property Ownership
Robert married Margaret Rowand (born c. 1535), likely around 1551. By 1572, they were established citizens involved in property transactions. Protocols 1903 and 1904 call Robert and Margaret spouses when they sold property on 12 February 1572/3. Robert Renwick, ed., Abstracts of Protocols of the Town Clerks of Glasgow, vol. 6, protocols 1903-1904, 12 February 1572/73 (https://archive.org/details/abstractsprotoc01renwgoog/page/n121/mode/2up). The record details the transaction:

Robert Glasgow, citizen of Glasgow, and Margaret Rowand, spouses, sold to James Rowand a tenement [...] This property, fore and back, with its pertinents, was situated on the west side of the street leading from the market cross to the South Port. It was bordered by the lands of the late Andrew Dunlop to the north, the lands of John Glasgow to the west, the chaplainry lands of St. Roche to the south, and the street on the east. Sasine was given by Archibald Lyone, bailie, and ratified by Margaret Rowand in the absence of her husband. 
— 12 February 1572–3, 8 a.m.

This entry confirms Robert's marriage, his status as a property-holding citizen, and the specific location of his tenement near the market cross and South Port. It also places John Glasgow (presumably the same fisher mentioned earlier) as the owner of the adjacent property to the west. Protocol 2125 again expressly calls Robert and Margaret Rowand spouses in a property reversion on 7 February 1574/75. Robert Renwick, ed., Abstracts of Protocols of the Town Clerks of Glasgow, vol. 7, protocol 2125, 7 February 1574/75 (https://archive.org/details/abstractsprotoc00robegoog/page/n102/mode/2up), printed p. 86. This proves Robert was alive on that date.
Family
On 23 October 1596, Ninian Glasgow was admitted as a burgess as the “second son to Robert G., fisher, burgess.” James R. Anderson, ed., Burgesses & Guild Brethren of Glasgow, 1573-1750 (1925), p. 24 (https://archive.org/details/scottishrecordso43scotuoft/page/24/mode/2up), 23 October 1596. This directly proves that Ninian Glasgow was Robert's second son and describes Robert as a fisher and burgess. Ninian's 1613 testament independently names “Johne glasgw his brother,” proving that Robert had another son named John who was alive on 10 January 1613. National Records of Scotland, Glasgow Commissary Court, CC9/7/9, images 142-145, testament testamentar and inventory of Ninian Glasgow, made 10 January 1613 and confirmed 8 May 1613. That John's identity remains unresolved. John Glasgow is attached as an uncertain candidate; he must not be conflated with John Glasgow of Hirmanscheillis, who died in 1576. The records do not prove that Margaret Rowand was the mother of either son.
Death
Robert's date of death is currently unknown, but he was alive on 7 February 1574/75. His death is therefore recorded as after 7 February 1575.
Research Notes
* myHeritage tree has him born c. 1502 to William Wylyem Glasgow and 'Esbell' Brade. 

* Parentage & Siblings: Based on estimated birth dates (Robert c.1520, Archibald c.1533), they appear to be sons of an earlier generation William Glasgow (perhaps b. c.1500). The relationship to William Glasgow (whose son George Glasgow-1099 was b. c.1575, implying William-1098 was born perhaps c.1540s/50s) needs confirmation; William-1098 seems likely to be Robert's nephew rather than brother. The descendant list structure is slightly ambiguous regarding the top-level relationships and needs verification with primary sources. 
* Spouse & Marriage: Married Margaret Rowand (b. c. 1535) around 1551. Protocols 1903, 1904 and 2125 directly call Robert and Margaret spouses; her parentage and relationship to James Rowand (buyer of property) need investigation.
* Relationships with other Glasgows:
** The exact relationship between Robert Glasgow and John Glasgow (fisher, neighbour) needs clarification (cousins, unrelated?). Unlikely to be a brother.
** The relationship, if any, to Stephen Glasgow (descendant list shows a Stephen b. c. 1550, son of John b. c. 1530) and George Glasgow (son of William-1098, likely Robert's grand-nephew), should be investigated.
* Associated Individuals: The roles/connections of others require investigation: Archibald Lyone (bailie), Robert Steward (officer), Robert Herbertsone (notary), John Woddrop, Archibald Herbertsone, Andrew Huchesone, Duncan Lennox, John Wilsone (witnesses/citizens), Hugh Blair, John Maxucll of Bogtoun, Andrew Farie (witnesses in related protocols), Andrew Dunlop (former neighbour).
* Wider Family Context: The descendant list shows the broader Glasgow family connecting with families like Herbison, Stewart, Howie, Cunningham, Edmonstone, Hamilton, Spreull, Rolland, etc., suggesting diverse social ties within the burgh and potentially connections to lairdly or noble families in some branches. The Howie connection links to witnesses for George Glasgow's ([Glasgow-1099]) family. The Herbison connection appears recurrently. Descendants of Robert's brother Archibald Glasgow-1097 show potential emigration patterns (Ivey, Johnson, Gammon, Dauge surnames).
* Bigger 1625 Reference: The note about a document attributed to Bigger from 1625 remains unclear and likely unrelated to Robert himself. Needs verification.
* Occupation: Confirmed as a fisher (1554, 1568).
Sources

{{One Name Study|name=Glasgow}}
== Biography ==

'''Robert Glasgow''' was born circa '''1520'''. He was a resident and citizen of Glasgow during the mid-16th century, active in civic life between at least 1551 and 1575. He appears in the civic records, particularly ''The Protocols of the Town Clerks of Glasgow'', primarily as a witness and later as a property owner, identified by his occupation as a fisher.


=== Early Civic Appearances ===

Robert is documented as early as '''1551''' when he served as a witness to a transaction involving [[Glasgow-1097|Archibald Glasgow]] (his likely brother) and Archibald's spouse, Isobell Neulands.<ref name=Protocols1551>''Protocols of the Town Clerks of Glasgow'', Specific date, volume, protocol number needed.</ref> This early appearance suggests his integration into the civic and possibly familial networks of the Glasgow surname within the burgh.

He appears again as a witness in the protocols in '''1554''' and '''1568'''. On both occasions, he is noted alongside [[Glasgow-1093|John Glasgow]], and significantly, both men are identified with the occupation of '''fisher'''.<ref name=Protocols1554>''Protocols...'', Date, vol, prot. # needed for 1554 entry.</ref><ref name=Protocols1568>''Protocols...'', Date, vol, prot. # needed for 1568 entry.</ref> This shared occupation suggests a potential close relationship (perhaps cousins, or business partners) and places them within Glasgow's working or merchant class. 
=== Marriage and Property Ownership ===

Robert married '''[[Rolland-239|Margaret Rowand]]''' (born c. 1535), likely around '''1551'''. By 1572, they were established citizens involved in property transactions. Protocols 1903 and 1904 call Robert and Margaret spouses when they sold property on '''12 February 1572/3'''.<ref name=Protocols1903-1904>Robert Renwick, ed., ''Abstracts of Protocols of the Town Clerks of Glasgow'', vol. 6, protocols 1903-1904, [https://archive.org/details/abstractsprotoc01renwgoog/page/n121/mode/2up 12 February 1572/73].</ref> The record details the transaction:

<blockquote>
''Robert Glasgow, citizen of Glasgow, and Margaret Rowand, spouses, sold to James Rowand a tenement [...] This property, fore and back, with its pertinents, was situated on the west side of the street leading from the market cross to the South Port. It was bordered by the lands of the late Andrew Dunlop to the north, the lands of [[Glasgow-1093|John Glasgow]] to the west, the chaplainry lands of St. Roche to the south, and the street on the east. Sasine was given by Archibald Lyone, bailie, and ratified by Margaret Rowand in the absence of her husband.''<ref name=Protocols1903-1904 />
— ''12 February 1572–3, 8 a.m.''
</blockquote>

This entry confirms Robert's marriage, his status as a property-holding citizen, and the specific location of his tenement near the market cross and South Port. It also places [[Glasgow-1093|John Glasgow]] (presumably the same fisher mentioned earlier) as the owner of the adjacent property to the west. Protocol 2125 again expressly calls Robert and Margaret Rowand spouses in a property reversion on '''7 February 1574/75'''.<ref name=Protocol2125>Robert Renwick, ed., ''Abstracts of Protocols of the Town Clerks of Glasgow'', vol. 7, protocol 2125, [https://archive.org/details/abstractsprotoc00robegoog/page/n102/mode/2up 7 February 1574/75], printed p. 86.</ref> This proves Robert was alive on that date.

=== Family ===

On '''23 October 1596''', Ninian Glasgow was admitted as a burgess as the “second son to Robert G., fisher, burgess.”<ref name=Burgesses1596>James R. Anderson, ed., ''Burgesses & Guild Brethren of Glasgow, 1573-1750'' (1925), [https://archive.org/details/scottishrecordso43scotuoft/page/24/mode/2up p. 24], 23 October 1596.</ref> This directly proves that [[Glasgow-3188|Ninian Glasgow]] was Robert's second son and describes Robert as a fisher and burgess. Ninian's 1613 testament independently names “Johne glasgw his brother,” proving that Robert had another son named John who was alive on 10 January 1613.<ref>National Records of Scotland, Glasgow Commissary Court, CC9/7/9, images 142-145, testament testamentar and inventory of Ninian Glasgow, made 10 January 1613 and confirmed 8 May 1613.</ref> That John's identity remains unresolved. [[Glasgow-1030|John Glasgow]] is attached as an uncertain candidate; he must not be conflated with [[Glasgow-3181|John Glasgow of Hirmanscheillis]], who died in 1576. The records do not prove that Margaret Rowand was the mother of either son.

=== Death ===

Robert's date of death is currently unknown, but he was alive on 7 February 1574/75. His death is therefore recorded as '''after 7 February 1575'''.

== Research Notes ==

* myHeritage tree has him born c. 1502 to William Wylyem Glasgow and 'Esbell' Brade. 

*   '''Parentage & Siblings:''' Based on estimated birth dates (Robert c.1520, Archibald c.1533), they appear to be sons of an earlier generation William Glasgow (perhaps b. c.1500). The relationship to [[Glasgow-1098|William Glasgow]] (whose son George [[Glasgow-1099]] was b. c.1575, implying William-1098 was born perhaps c.1540s/50s) needs confirmation; William-1098 seems likely to be Robert's nephew rather than brother. The descendant list structure is slightly ambiguous regarding the top-level relationships and needs verification with primary sources. 
*   '''Spouse & Marriage:''' Married '''[[Rolland-239|Margaret Rowand]]''' (b. c. 1535) around '''1551'''. Protocols 1903, 1904 and 2125 directly call Robert and Margaret spouses; her parentage and relationship to James Rowand (buyer of property) need investigation.
*   '''Relationships with other Glasgows:'''
** The exact relationship between Robert Glasgow and [[Glasgow-1093|John Glasgow]] (fisher, neighbour) needs clarification (cousins, unrelated?). Unlikely to be a brother.
** The relationship, if any, to Stephen Glasgow (descendant list shows a Stephen b. c. 1550, son of John b. c. 1530) and [[Glasgow-1099|George Glasgow]] (son of William-1098, likely Robert's grand-nephew), should be investigated.
*   '''Associated Individuals:''' The roles/connections of others require investigation: Archibald Lyone (bailie), Robert Steward (officer), Robert Herbertsone (notary), John Woddrop, Archibald Herbertsone, Andrew Huchesone, Duncan Lennox, John Wilsone (witnesses/citizens), Hugh Blair, John Maxucll of Bogtoun, Andrew Farie (witnesses in related protocols), Andrew Dunlop (former neighbour).
*   '''Wider Family Context:''' The descendant list shows the broader Glasgow family connecting with families like Herbison, Stewart, Howie, Cunningham, Edmonstone, Hamilton, Spreull, Rolland, etc., suggesting diverse social ties within the burgh and potentially connections to lairdly or noble families in some branches. The Howie connection links to witnesses for George Glasgow's ([Glasgow-1099]) family. The Herbison connection appears recurrently. Descendants of Robert's brother Archibald [[Glasgow-1097]] show potential emigration patterns (Ivey, Johnson, Gammon, Dauge surnames).
*   '''Bigger 1625 Reference:''' The note about a document attributed to ''Bigger from 1625'' remains unclear and likely unrelated to Robert himself. Needs verification.
*   '''Occupation:''' Confirmed as a '''fisher''' (1554, 1568).

== Sources ==

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