Researched biography · Glasgow-1145
Absolom Glasgow
c. 1799 – 6 February 1834
Newberry, South Carolina, United States
About Absolom
Find a Grave memorial 33531766 includes a legible photograph of the gravestone. The stone spells the name "Absalom" and records death on 6 February 1834, aged 35. It establishes burial in Newberry County but does not establish the currently recorded Laurens County death place.
Birthc. 1799 · Newberry, South Carolina, United States
Death6 February 1834 · Laurens, South Carolina, United States
LocalityNewberry, South Carolina, United States
Connected pages
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Places 1 place
Sources 3 source pages
Mentioned in other people's research 1 person
- Hiram Glasgow1 section of notes
What the research found
Summary of the research
Overall conclusion
This summary is given in full at the top of the page.
What the records show
Source findings
| Source | Finding | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Find a Grave memorial 33531766, checked 28 August 2026 | Photographed stone: Absalom Glasgow, died 6 February 1834, age 35; Gilders Creek Cemetery. | Direct physical evidence for the exact death date, age, name variant, and burial; not the death place. |
| 1830 U.S. census, Newberry County, p. 96 | Absolom Glasgow household in Newberry County. | Contemporary evidence that preserves the profile's existing census statement; it does not prove the death date or place. |
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Recommended correction
- Set death to 6 February 1834 and mark it certain.
- Cite the photographed stone and distinguish burial from death place.
- Mark WT+ hint 577 corrected after verifying the live save.
Correction applied
Verified live 28 August 2026: death is 6 February 1834 and the biography distinguishes burial from the recorded death place. WT+ hint 577 was marked Corrected.
Family and relationships
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Parents 1John Glasgowc. 1756–11 December 1826
| Person and dates | Relationship | Current assessment | Why this relationship is shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Glasgow c. 1756–11 December 1826 | father | Unassessed father link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
Spouse or partner 1Ruth Glasgow26 May 1802–25 April 1863
| Person and dates | Relationship | Current assessment | Why this relationship is shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Glasgow 26 May 1802–25 April 1863 | spouse | Unassessed partner link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
Children 1John Leland Glasgow6 June 1824–17 June 1868
| Person and dates | Relationship | Current assessment | Why this relationship is shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Leland Glasgow 6 June 1824–17 June 1868 | son | Unassessed son link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
Life and records
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Profile-stated birthplace: Newberry, South Carolina, United States
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Profile-stated birthplace: Newberry, South Carolina, United States
b. 1799 · Newberry, South Carolina, United States · Source association
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Current conclusion
[Find a Grave memorial 33531766](https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33531766/absolom-glasgow) includes a legible photograph of the gravestone. The stone spells the name "Absalom" and records death on 6 February 1834, aged 35. It establishes burial in Newberry County but does not establish the currently recorded Laurens County death place.
Source findings
| Source | Finding | Assessment | | --- | --- | --- | | Find a Grave memorial 33531766, checked 28 August 2026 | Photographed stone: Absalom Glasgow, died 6 February 1834, age 35; Gilders Creek Cemetery. | Direct physical evidence for the exact death date, age, name variant, and burial; not the death place. | | 1830 U.S. census, Newberry County, p. 96 | Absolom Glasgow household in Newberry County. | Contemporary evidence that preserves the profile's existing census statement; it does not prove the death date or place. |
Recommended correction
- Set death to 6 February 1834 and mark it certain. - Cite the photographed stone and distinguish burial from death place. - Mark WT+ hint 577 corrected after verifying the live save.
Correction applied
Verified live **28 August 2026**: death is 6 February 1834 and the biography distinguishes burial from the recorded death place. WT+ hint 577 was marked **Corrected**.
Automated parent comparison (research aid, not a recommendation)
Stored scores are preserved for audit only. They are not probabilities or genealogical evidence, and a reviewed exclusion remains excluded.
- Elizabeth (Kinard) Glasgow: 38/100 · Stored classification: weak lead
- Elizabeth (Glasgow) Martin: 26/100 · Stored classification: weak lead
- Nancy (Unknown) Glasgow: 20/100 · Stored classification: weak lead
- Mary Arthur: 17/100 · Stored classification: weak lead
- Peninnah (Thomas) Glasgow: 16/100 · Stored classification: weak lead
- John Glasgow: 14/100 · Stored classification: competing linked parent
- John Glasgow: 10/100 · Stored classification: competing linked parent
- John S. Glasgow Jr.: 8/100 · Stored classification: competing linked parent
- James Glasgow: 8/100 · Stored classification: competing linked parent
- Jesse Glasgow: 8/100 · Stored classification: competing linked parent
Research data and downloads
Person data (JSON) · Family network
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