Researched biography · Glasgow-1155
Bessie Glasgow
20 March 1635 – c. 1700
Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland
About Bessie
The supplied 22/03/1635 Inveresk and Musselburgh index date differs from the profile’s structured birth date 1635-03-20. The original register is needed to determine whether these describe separate birth and baptism dates or a transcription discrepancy.
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Sources 3 source pages
Latest findings about this person 1 finding
What the research found
These research notes were last revised on 10 September 2026.
Summary of the research
OPR index comparison, 10 September 2026
This summary is given in full at the top of the page.
What the records show
Source findingsSupplied OPR births and baptisms: row 61 — 10 September 2026
Scotland’s People, Old Parish Registers, births and baptisms; exact surname Glasgow through 1700, 127 supplied results. BESSIE GLASGOW; indexed date 22/03/1635; Inveresk and Musselburgh; parish 689, reference 10 / 263. Parents/other exactly as indexed: ALLEXANDER GLASGOW/. Indexed gender: F.
Assessment: The supplied 22/03/1635 Inveresk and Musselburgh index date differs from the profile’s structured birth date 1635-03-20. The original register is needed to determine whether these describe separate birth and baptism dates or a transcription discrepancy.
Original image not inspected for this batch. The combined collection’s date does not automatically establish a birthday. Names alone do not uniquely identify attached parents or connect a child with a later adult. An omitted parent or indexed gender U remains unspecified in this source.
Next action: Review the complete proposed profile update; reconcile the dates in the original register before altering structured fields.
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Priority action
Needs update on WikiTree: the complete proposed biography records this comparison with prior sources and pending research retained. No structured date or relationship change is established by this index review.
Family and relationships
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Parents 2Alexander Glasgowbefore 1603–before 1700Jannet (Clerk) Glasgowc. 1610–date not established
| Person and dates | Relationship | Current assessment | Why this relationship is shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Glasgow before 1603–before 1700 | father | Unassessed father link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
| Jannet (Clerk) Glasgow c. 1610–date not established | mother | Unassessed mother link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
Brothers and sisters 5James Glasgowc. 1626–date not establishedRobert Glasgow30 December 1627–date not establishedMarioune Glasgow17 March 1630–date not establishedJohn Glasgow25 November 1632–date not establishedAllexander Glasgowbefore 3 September 1637–date not established
| Person and dates | Relationship | Current assessment | Why this relationship is shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Glasgow c. 1626–date not established | sibling | Unassessed sibling link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
| Robert Glasgow 30 December 1627–date not established | sibling | Unassessed sibling link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
| Marioune Glasgow 17 March 1630–date not established | sibling | Unassessed sibling link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
| John Glasgow 25 November 1632–date not established | sibling | Unassessed sibling link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
| Allexander Glasgow before 3 September 1637–date not established | sibling | Unassessed sibling link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
Life and records
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Historical chronology
Profile-stated birthplace: Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland
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Life eventsSources
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Profile-stated birthplace: Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland
b. 1635 · Inveresk · Source association
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Suggested update to the WikiTree profile
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Pending WikiTree update: add the 22/03/1635 Inveresk and Musselburgh index date and explain its difference from the existing birth details.
Compared with Glasgow-1155, captured 2026-09-27T03:22:58+00:00 · 2026-09-18. This amendment requires manual action in WikiTree; the comparison shows the saved biography and prepared replacement. Relationship, confidence and vital-field changes must be applied separately.
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Research notes as originally written
Source findings
### Supplied OPR births and baptisms: row 61 — 10 September 2026 [Scotland’s People](https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/), **Old Parish Registers, births and baptisms**; exact surname Glasgow through 1700, 127 supplied results. **BESSIE GLASGOW**; indexed date **22/03/1635**; Inveresk and Musselburgh; parish **689**, reference **10 / 263**. Parents/other exactly as indexed: **ALLEXANDER GLASGOW/**. Indexed gender: **F**. **Assessment:** The supplied 22/03/1635 Inveresk and Musselburgh index date differs from the profile’s structured birth date 1635-03-20. The original register is needed to determine whether these describe separate birth and baptism dates or a transcription discrepancy. Original image not inspected for this batch. The combined collection’s date does not automatically establish a birthday. Names alone do not uniquely identify attached parents or connect a child with a later adult. An omitted parent or indexed gender U remains unspecified in this source. **Next action:** Review the complete proposed profile update; reconcile the dates in the original register before altering structured fields.
Current conclusion — OPR index comparison, 10 September 2026
The supplied 22/03/1635 Inveresk and Musselburgh index date differs from the profile’s structured birth date 1635-03-20. The original register is needed to determine whether these describe separate birth and baptism dates or a transcription discrepancy.
Priority action
**Needs update on WikiTree:** the complete proposed biography records this comparison with prior sources and pending research retained. No structured date or relationship change is established by this index review.
Research data and downloads
Person data (JSON) · Family network
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