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Catalogue · 27 Sep 2026

Researched biography · Glasgow-1189

Robert Glasgow

c. 1769 – 26 November 1858

Tyrone, Ireland

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Robert Glasgow, Cookstown reward subscriber, 1796: Estimated c.1769 Tyrone birth fits the region and age; no Cookstown subscriber identity bridge. Glasgow-1189 is a possible local/age candidate, with no Cookstown bridge. Glasgow-1983 is a weaker Irish-born namesake with a South Carolina household context. Neither identity, kinship nor residence is proved. No family or life-date change follows.

Birthc. 1769 · Tyrone, Ireland
Death26 November 1858 · Martinsburg, Lewis, New York, United States
LocalityTyrone, Ireland

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What the research found

Summary of the research

Additional newspaper originals, 5 October 2026

This summary is given in full at the top of the page.

What the records show

Source findings

Robert Glasgow pledges two guineas in a Cookstown reward subscription after a shot was fired at a soldier standing sentinel. Issue dated 12 December 1796; reported Cookstown dateline is 2 December. The original notice recounts Tuesday morning, 29 November, and pledges a reward for discovery/conviction after a shot at a soldier standing sentinel. Two guineas is the sum pledged by Robert, not proof of payment or the assailant’s identity. His residence and family are unstated. Glasgow-1189 is a possible local/age candidate, with no Cookstown bridge. Glasgow-1983 is a weaker Irish-born namesake with a South Carolina household context. Neither identity, kinship nor residence is proved. The Northern Star, 1796-12-12, p.1

Identity and family

Identity assessment — newspaper candidates withdrawn, 6 October 2026
  • The Northern Star, 1796-12-12, p.1: no longer a candidate for this profile. Northern Star 12 Dec 1796: Robert Glasgow pledges two guineas to the Cookstown reward subscription after a shot was fired at a sentinel on 29 Nov 1796. A newly found strongest candidate is Glasgow-3941, the only Robert Glasgow in the 1796 Tyrone Flax Growers' list (Lissan parish, next to Cookstown; later at Coltrim). He is possible, not proved. Glasgow-1983 is now unlikely (South Carolina household by 1785).

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Find original Cookstown subscribers, estate and tax records and family identifiers; compare the candidates’ own source records before assigning the subscriber.

Family and relationships

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Spouse or partner 1Elizabeth Glasgow1775–after 25 July 1867
Person and datesRelationshipCurrent assessmentWhy this relationship is shown
Elizabeth Glasgow
1775–after 25 July 1867		spouseUnassessed partner linkFrom the family tree; not yet checked against records.
Children 5John Glasgow18 March 1803–date not establishedWilliam Glasgowc. 1806–16 March 1880Betsy J (Glasgow) Collins23 July 1807–16 January 1896Julia Ann (Glasgow) Bellc. 1811–2 February 1890Nancy Esther (Glasgow) Rood15 November 1817–25 February 1904
Person and datesRelationshipCurrent assessmentWhy this relationship is shown
John Glasgow
18 March 1803–date not established		sonUnassessed son linkFrom the family tree; not yet checked against records.
William Glasgow
c. 1806–16 March 1880		sonUnassessed son linkFrom the family tree; not yet checked against records.
Betsy J (Glasgow) Collins
23 July 1807–16 January 1896		daughterUnassessed daughter linkFrom the family tree; not yet checked against records.
Julia Ann (Glasgow) Bell
c. 1811–2 February 1890		daughterUnassessed daughter linkFrom the family tree; not yet checked against records.
Nancy Esther (Glasgow) Rood
15 November 1817–25 February 1904		daughterUnassessed daughter linkFrom the family tree; not yet checked against records.

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Birth

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Tyrone, Ireland

Profile-stated birth: Tyrone, Ireland

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County Tyrone — exact locality unproved

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Martinsburg, Lewis, New York, United States

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  1. Profile-stated birth: Tyrone, Ireland

    c.1769 · County Tyrone — exact locality unproved · Source association

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Research notes as originally written

Current conclusion — additional newspaper originals, 5 October 2026

Robert Glasgow, Cookstown reward subscriber, 1796: Estimated c.1769 Tyrone birth fits the region and age; no Cookstown subscriber identity bridge. Glasgow-1189 is a possible local/age candidate, with no Cookstown bridge. Glasgow-1983 is a weaker Irish-born namesake with a South Carolina household context. Neither identity, kinship nor residence is proved. No family or life-date change follows.

Source findings

Robert Glasgow pledges two guineas in a Cookstown reward subscription after a shot was fired at a soldier standing sentinel. Issue dated 12 December 1796; reported Cookstown dateline is 2 December. The original notice recounts Tuesday morning, 29 November, and pledges a reward for discovery/conviction after a shot at a soldier standing sentinel. Two guineas is the sum pledged by Robert, not proof of payment or the assailant’s identity. His residence and family are unstated. Glasgow-1189 is a possible local/age candidate, with no Cookstown bridge. Glasgow-1983 is a weaker Irish-born namesake with a South Carolina household context. Neither identity, kinship nor residence is proved. [The Northern Star, 1796-12-12, p.1](https://www.newspapers.com/image/61260706/)

Next questions

Find original Cookstown subscribers, estate and tax records and family identifiers; compare the candidates’ own source records before assigning the subscriber.

Identity assessment — newspaper candidates withdrawn, 6 October 2026

- [The Northern Star, 1796-12-12, p.1](https://www.newspapers.com/image/61260706/): no longer a candidate for this profile. Northern Star 12 Dec 1796: Robert Glasgow pledges two guineas to the Cookstown reward subscription after a shot was fired at a sentinel on 29 Nov 1796. A newly found strongest candidate is Glasgow-3941, the only Robert Glasgow in the 1796 Tyrone Flax Growers' list (Lissan parish, next to Cookstown; later at Coltrim). He is possible, not proved. Glasgow-1983 is now unlikely (South Carolina household by 1785).
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.

  • James Glasgow: 39/100 · Stored classification: weak lead
  • Unknown (Mitchell) Glasgow: 36/100 · Stored classification: weak lead
  • John Glasgow: 23/100 · Stored classification: weak lead
  • John Glasgow: 19/100 · Stored classification: weak lead
  • Robert Glasgow: 18/100 · Stored classification: weak lead
  • Robert Glasgow: 16/100 · Stored classification: weak lead
  • Rose Allan: 15/100 · Stored classification: weak lead
  • Abigail Glasgow Anderson: 15/100 · Stored classification: weak lead
  • Margaret (Mill) Glasgow: 6/100 · Stored classification: weak lead
  • Mary (Robertson) Glasgow: 3/100 · Stored classification: weak lead
Research data and downloads

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