Glasgow Surname Project

Individual research record

James Glasgow

c. 1712-05-05 – after 1782

Glasgow-1238 · 1 mapped association

Uphall, Linlithgowshire, Scotland→Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland
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At a glance

Identity & family

Tree links organise the family; documentary status still varies.

1Mapped records
8Close relations
9Evidence items
7Candidate leads
Birth
c. 1712-05-05 · Uphall, Linlithgowshire, Scotland
Death
after 1782 · Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Parents
Patrick GlasgowconfidentHelen (Fairburn) Glasgowuncertain
Spouses
Elizabath Tait
Children
David GlasgowHelen GlasgowMargaret GlasgowPatrick GlasgowWilliam Glasgow
Gender
Male
WikiTree
Glasgow-1238
Research clusters
Scotland One-Tree profile leads
Mapped descendants
35

Comparison context

These child positions and checks are the subject details used to rank possible parents below.

Naming sequence used by the parentage model

Paternal grandfather positionPatrick Glasgow (1742)
Maternal grandfather positionDavid Glasgow (1744)
Maternal grandmother positionMargaret Glasgow (1740)
Paternal grandmother positionHelen Glasgow (1750)

Known-position checks: 0 support · 1 conflict. Ordinals retain unnamed children and recognise reused names.

Relationship comparison

Potential parents or duplicates

Compare scored leads with the subject details above—not proof.

Higher-signal leadReview carefullyWeak lead

Possible mothers5 leads

Automated fit27/100
Weak Lead
Dates1692–?Generationat least 20 years age gapRecorded placesLinlithgowshire / West Lothian — exact locality unprovedIndependent clue breadth · 5Age · Household · Local Sibling Birth · Two-Generation · Undated LocalityCurrent relationshipNot currently linked as parent
Strongest signals
  • same specific indexed locality despite wider place-label differences: linlithgowshire west lothian exact locality unproved (+10)
  • candidate's birth is 48 years before the subject's earliest dated child (1740), a compatible grandparent-generation interval (+4)
  • a known child was born within 1 years of the subject (+3)

a different linked mother is explicitly uncertain (−6; an existing hypothesis still needs resolving)

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  • bounded birth date gives a parent-child age gap of at least 20 years (+10; true age remains uncertain)
  • candidate's birth is 48 years before the subject's earliest dated child (1740), a compatible grandparent-generation interval (+4)
  • same specific indexed locality despite wider place-label differences: linlithgowshire west lothian exact locality unproved (+10)
  • same research cluster (+0; grouping is not kinship evidence)
  • a known child was born within 1 years of the subject (+3)
  • candidate has another child, Mary Glascow, born 1 years from the subject in the same specific birth locality (+6; possible sibling-household clue)

Deductions and cautions: a different linked mother is explicitly uncertain (−6; an existing hypothesis still needs resolving)

Automated fit20/100
Weak Lead
Dates1679–?Generation33 years age gapRecorded placesGordon, Berwickshire, Scotland · Gordon — BerwickshireIndependent clue breadth · 3Age · Collateral Naming · Two-GenerationCurrent relationshipNot currently linked as parent
Strongest signals
  • plausible 33-year parent-child age gap (+18)
  • candidate's birth is 61 years before the subject's earliest dated child (1740), a compatible grandparent-generation interval (+4)
  • same research cluster (+0; grouping is not kinship evidence)

a different linked mother is explicitly uncertain (−6; an existing hypothesis still needs resolving); same country, but no indexed locality overlap (−10)

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  • plausible 33-year parent-child age gap (+18)
  • candidate's birth is 61 years before the subject's earliest dated child (1740), a compatible grandparent-generation interval (+4)
  • same research cluster (+0; grouping is not kinship evidence)
  • candidate's sibling and niece/nephew network repeats names in the subject's descendant line (three rarest at most): Patrick +14 (7 public profiles; sibling Patrick Glasgow) (+14 total)

Deductions and cautions: a different linked mother is explicitly uncertain (−6; an existing hypothesis still needs resolving); same country, but no indexed locality overlap (−10)

Show 3 lower-scoring possible mothers
Automated fit20/100
Weak Lead
Dates1676–?Generation36 years age gapRecorded placesGordon, Berwickshire, Scotland · Gordon — BerwickshireIndependent clue breadth · 3Age · Collateral Naming · Two-GenerationCurrent relationshipNot currently linked as parent
Strongest signals
  • plausible 36-year parent-child age gap (+18)
  • candidate's birth is 64 years before the subject's earliest dated child (1740), a compatible grandparent-generation interval (+4)
  • same research cluster (+0; grouping is not kinship evidence)

a different linked mother is explicitly uncertain (−6; an existing hypothesis still needs resolving); same country, but no indexed locality overlap (−10)

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  • plausible 36-year parent-child age gap (+18)
  • candidate's birth is 64 years before the subject's earliest dated child (1740), a compatible grandparent-generation interval (+4)
  • same research cluster (+0; grouping is not kinship evidence)
  • candidate's sibling and niece/nephew network repeats names in the subject's descendant line (three rarest at most): Patrick +14 (7 public profiles; sibling Patrick Glasgow) (+14 total)

Deductions and cautions: a different linked mother is explicitly uncertain (−6; an existing hypothesis still needs resolving); same country, but no indexed locality overlap (−10)

Automated fit15/100
Weak Lead
Dates1700–?Generationnominally 12 years; approximate dates permit about 15–32 years age gapRecorded placesKirknewton — West LothianIndependent clue breadth · 5Age · Broad Geography · Rare Branch-Name Recurrence · Rare Name Bundle · Two-GenerationCurrent relationshipNot currently linked as parent
Strongest signals
  • the nominal 12-year gap is too small, but the approximate birth date permits a narrow biologically viable interval (15–32 years) (+4)
  • candidate's birth is 40 years before the subject's earliest dated child (1740), a compatible grandparent-generation interval (+4)
  • weak broad-area overlap: lothian, west (+1; not a locality match)

a different linked mother is explicitly uncertain (−6; an existing hypothesis still needs resolving); parentage requires the approximate birth estimate to be early enough (no deduction)

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  • the nominal 12-year gap is too small, but the approximate birth date permits a narrow biologically viable interval (15–32 years) (+4)
  • candidate's birth is 40 years before the subject's earliest dated child (1740), a compatible grandparent-generation interval (+4)
  • weak broad-area overlap: lothian, west (+1; not a locality match)
  • same research cluster (+0; grouping is not kinship evidence)
  • uncommon given names recur in both otherwise distinct descendant branches: David +5 (39 public profiles; subject branch: David Glasgow, David Glasgow; candidate branch: David Glasgow; +2 repetition bonus); Janet +3 (43 public profiles; subject branch: Janet Glasgow; candidate branch: Janet Glasgow) (+12 total including +4 multi-name bonus)

Deductions and cautions: a different linked mother is explicitly uncertain (−6; an existing hypothesis still needs resolving); parentage requires the approximate birth estimate to be early enough (no deduction)

Automated fit12/100
Weak Lead
Dates1694–1729Generationat least 18 years age gapRecorded placesWest Kilbride, Ayrshire, Scotland · West Kilbride — AyrshireIndependent clue breadth · 3Age · Broad Geography · Two-GenerationExisting-tree context (not an independent clue)Rare Sibling-Name PatternCurrent relationshipNot currently linked as parent
Strongest signals
  • candidate's birth is 46 years before the subject's earliest dated child (1740), a compatible grandparent-generation interval (+4)
  • bounded birth date gives a parent-child age gap of at least 18 years (+10; true age remains uncertain)
  • weak broad-area overlap: west (+1; not a locality match)

a different linked mother is explicitly uncertain (−6; an existing hypothesis still needs resolving)

Show complete scoring
  • bounded birth date gives a parent-child age gap of at least 18 years (+10; true age remains uncertain)
  • candidate's birth is 46 years before the subject's earliest dated child (1740), a compatible grandparent-generation interval (+4)
  • weak broad-area overlap: west (+1; not a locality match)
  • same research cluster (+0; grouping is not kinship evidence)
  • candidate's other children share uncommon given names with the subject's recorded siblings: Agnes +3 (46 public profiles) (+3 total)

Deductions and cautions: a different linked mother is explicitly uncertain (−6; an existing hypothesis still needs resolving)

How parent leads are calculated

Automated leads use birth surnames—not married surnames—as parental eligibility, role-specific biological age limits, bounded and approximate-date uncertainty, household chronology, specific time-aware localities, mapped distance, tenancy succession, migration destinations and sex-aware Scottish naming positions across generations. People already attached as the subject's parents stay in the identity summary and are excluded from this alternative-candidate list, regardless of relationship confidence. The main calibration uses clues available on disconnected profiles; existing parent and sibling links are retained as comparison context rather than treated as transferable evidence. Common ordered names and grandparent-to-child echoes receive a small non-zero weight, so a John or James match can support several independent criteria without producing a lead alone. Rare names, repeated bearers and bundles across otherwise distinct branches receive substantially more weight according to catalogue frequency. An exact migration place is weighted by its rarity and repetition across both branches; a shared destination country is worth only one point. Extra weight is added only when at least three independent clue types converge: naming, locality, specific migration, household chronology or collateral networks. Sparse profiles retain a clearly labelled chronology-only fallback instead of disappearing. Countries, states, counties and research clusters do not count as a shared locality, and fallback, broad representative or kin-inferred coordinates are excluded from distance scoring. Shared descendant profiles are removed before branch-name comparison. A candidate already recorded as a parent-in-law is excluded. A confident or independently supported parent is treated as settled; uncertain and unassessed attachments remain open to alternative comparison. A different linked parent, an uncle/aunt or grandparent path, and a matching existing child profile prevent an alternative from being classified as a strong direct-parent lead until the underlying tree conflict or duplicate is resolved. Familiar forms such as Bessie are normalised. Surname remains an eligibility filter worth zero points.

Naming customs, shared farms and occupations are circumstantial. Children, spouses and collateral relatives may be missing, and tree-derived family networks are not independent evidence. Scores rank research leads; they do not prove parentage.

Same-name candidate

James GlasgowGlasgow-1504

Automated fit56/100
Similar Person
Dates1707–?PlacesCounty Antrim, IrelandParent comparisonNo shared parent is indexed
Why it may fit
  • same first and last name (+18)
  • birth years within 5 (+18)
  • matching child names: Helen Glasgow, William Glasgow

uncertain father attachments differ (no deduction)

Full comparison detail
  • same first and last name (+18)
  • birth years within 5 (+18)
  • matching child names: Helen Glasgow, William Glasgow

Conflicts: uncertain father attachments differ (no deduction)

Open side-by-side comparison

Same-name candidate

James GlasgowGlasgow-2916

Automated fit42/100
Similar Person
Dates1719–1785PlacesLondonderry, County Londonderry, IrelandParent comparisonNo shared parent is indexed
Why it may fit
  • same first and last name (+18)
  • birth years within 7 (+10)
  • death years within 3 (+5)

unassessed father attachments differ (−5)

Full comparison detail
  • same first and last name (+18)
  • birth years within 7 (+10)
  • death years within 3 (+5)
  • matching child name: William Glasgow

Conflicts: unassessed father attachments differ (−5)

Open side-by-side comparison
How duplicate leads are calculated

Dates are eligibility gates, not merely deductions: chronologically impossible people are excluded. Dates, places, spouses, parent certainty and children's profiles and names are then compared. A high score is a prompt to inspect records, not a merge recommendation.

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Research & records

Life and record timelineChronological mapped occurrences and their underlying sources.1 record
b. 1712

Profile-stated birthplace: Uphall, Linlithgowshire, Scotland

Linlithgowshire / West Lothian — exact locality unproved

One-Tree export profile fields are search leads, not sources; relationships are shown only where the export supplies parent links.

One-Tree profile leadderivative
Source and mapping detail

"Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMM7-GMN : 16 September 2021), James Glasow, 1712. Parents: Patrick Glasow, Helen Fairbarn. Christening Date: 11 May 1712, Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland.

Candidate matched on record type, year; inspect before treating it as the underlying record.

Precision: County-level representative point

Evidence assessmentWhat is supported, uncertain or disputed in the current case model.12 claims
8Derivative
1Tree Only

Documented or strongly supported

No claims in this category have been formally assessed.

Working hypotheses and conflicts

No claims in this category have been formally assessed.

Research questionsOpen problems, missing bridges and the next records to inspect.0 open

No formal open question is recorded for this person.

Next records to inspect

  1. birth — Birth Date: The exact birth date of May 5, 1712 needs verification, as the cited record confirms the May 11, 1712 christening.
Sources and provenanceStructured citations and source-quality classifications.9 sources

Source or provenance: quality describes the record layer, not every conclusion drawn from it.

  1. derivative "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMM7-GMN : 16 September 2021), James Glasow, 1712. Parents: Patrick Glasow, Helen Fairbarn. Christening Date: 11 May 1712, Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland.
  2. derivative "Scotland Marriages, 1561-1910", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XYQ1-SPB : 11 February 2020), James Glasgow marriage to Elizabath Tait, 25 Jan 1740, Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland.
  3. derivative "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMM7-5XM : 16 September 2021), James Glasgoue in entry for Patrick Glasgow, 1742. Christening Date: 20 Jun 1742, Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland. Parents: James Glasgoue, Elizabath Tait.
  4. derivative "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMMQ-472 : 16 September 2021), James Glasgow in entry for Daved Glasgou, 1744. Christening Date: 06 Jun 1744, Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland. Parents: James Glasgow, Elizabeth Tait.
  5. derivative "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMM7-R58 : 16 September 2021), James Glasgoue in entry for James Glasgoue, 1746. Christening Date: 27 Jul 1746, Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland. Parents: James Glasgoue, Elizabath Tait.
  6. derivative "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMMM-R73 : 16 September 2021), James Glasgou in entry for Elspeth Glasgou, 1748. Christening Date: 27 Mar 1748, Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland. Parents: James Glasgou, Elizabath Tait.
  7. derivative "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMMM-93V : 16 September 2021), James Glasgow in entry for Heling Glasgow, 1750. Christening Date: 02 Apr 1750, Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland. Parents: James Glasgow, Elizabath Tait.
  8. derivative "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XTBH-LM1 : 16 September 2021), James Glasgow in entry for William Glasgow, 1765. Christening Date: 04 Aug 1765, Swinton, Berwickshire, Scotland. Parents: James Glasgow, Elizabeth Tait.
  9. tree_only WikiTree profile export for Glasgow-1238
Technical profile and raw captureDataset metadata, machine dossier and captured WikiTree biography.Advanced

WikiTree profile information

Dataset: ONT_Glasco_2026-08-18T16_05.json · generated 2026-08-20

Machine-readable dossier

WikiTree biography, citations and relationship snapshot

Glasgow-1238 was captured 2026-08-07T09:54:35+00:00; WikiTree profile revision 2025-04-30.

Profile location claims

EventDateLocationStatus
birth—Uphall, Linlithgowshire, ScotlandWikiTree profile field
death—Kelso, Roxburghshire, ScotlandWikiTree profile field
marriage1740-01-25Stitchel, Roxburghshire, ScotlandWikiTree relationship field

Immediate relationship snapshot

RelationshipPersonWikiTree IDDates and places returned
ParentsPatrick GlasgowGlasgow-14401667-04-08 · Gordon, Berwickshire, Scotland · 0000-00-00 · Stitchill, Roxburghshire, Scotland
ParentsHelen GlasgowFairburn-1701680-00-00 · 0000-00-00
ChildrenMargaret GlasgowGlasgow-16071740-00-00 · 0000-00-00
ChildrenPatrick GlasgowGlasgow-12251742-06-20 · Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland · 0000-00-00
ChildrenDavid GlasgowGlasgow-12181744-04-13 · Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland · 0000-00-00
ChildrenJamesGlasgoue-11746-00-00 · Roxburghshire, Scotland · 0000-00-00
ChildrenElspethGlasgou-21748-00-00 · 0000-00-00
ChildrenHelen GlasgowGlasgow-35131750-02-04 · Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland · 0000-00-00
ChildrenWilliam GlasgowGlasgow-12231765-08-04 · Swinton and Simprin, Berwickshire, Scotland · 1820-01-15 · Kirknewton and East Calder, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
SiblingsJohn GlasgowGlasgow-14441708-04-05 · Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland · 0000-00-00
SiblingsAgnes GlasgowGlasgow-14411709-07-31 · Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland · 1770-00-00
SiblingsIsobell GlasgowGlasgow-14431716-08-10 · Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland · 0000-00-00
SpousesElizabathTait-25061720-00-00 · 0000-00-00 · 1740-01-25 · Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland

Record-bearing passages

  • Glasgow Surname in the Scottish Borders Biography James Glasgow (recorded often with spelling variations like Glasow, Glasgoue, Glasgou) was christened on 11 May 1712 in Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland. His parents were recorded as Patrick Glasow and Helen Fairbarn "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMM7-GMN : 16 September 2021), James Glasow, 1712. Parents: Patrick Glasow, Helen Fairbarn. Christening Date: 11 May 1712, Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland. . (A birth date of 5 May 1712 is given with this christening).
  • He married Elizabath Tait (also spelled Elizabeth) on 25 January 1740 in Stitchel, Roxburghshire "Scotland Marriages, 1561-1910", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XYQ1-SPB : 11 February 2020), James Glasgow marriage to Elizabath Tait, 25 Jan 1740, Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland. .

  • Based on available christening records, James and Elizabath had the following children primarily in Stitchel, with a later record in Swinton:

    • Patrick Glasgow (bef.1742-) (Glasgoue), christened 20 June 1742 in Stitchel "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMM7-5XM : 16 September 2021), James Glasgoue in entry for Patrick Glasgow, 1742. Christening Date: 20 Jun 1742, Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland. Parents: James Glasgoue, Elizabath Tait. .
    • David Glasgow (bef.1744-), christened 6 June 1744 in Stitchel "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMMQ-472 : 16 September 2021), James Glasgow in entry for Daved Glasgou, 1744. Christening Date: 06 Jun 1744, Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland. Parents: James Glasgow, Elizabeth Tait. .
    • James Glasgoue (abt.1746-), christened 27 July 1746 in Stitchel "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMM7-R58 : 16 September 2021), James Glasgoue in entry for James Glasgoue, 1746. Christening Date: 27 Jul 1746, Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland. Parents: James Glasgoue, Elizabath Tait. .
    • Elspeth Glasgou (abt.1748-), christened 27 March 1748 in Stitchel "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMMM-R73 : 16 September 2021), James Glasgou in entry for Elspeth Glasgou, 1748. Christening Date: 27 Mar 1748, Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland. Parents: James Glasgou, Elizabath Tait. .
    • Helen Glasgow (1750-), christened 2 April 1750 in Stitchel "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMMM-93V : 16 September 2021), James Glasgow in entry for Heling Glasgow, 1750. Christening Date: 02 Apr 1750, Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland. Parents: James Glasgow, Elizabath Tait. .
    • William Glasgow (bef.1765-abt.1820), christened 4 August 1765 in Swinton, Berwickshire "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XTBH-LM1 : 16 September 2021), James Glasgow in entry for William Glasgow, 1765. Christening Date: 04 Aug 1765, Swinton, Berwickshire, Scotland. Parents: James Glasgow, Elizabeth Tait. . (Note the location change and time gap).
  • Important Note on Son John: John Glasgow (born circa 1738, husband of Mary Robertson) has previously been identified as a son of this James Glasgow and Elizabath Tait. However, a christening record for John naming these parents has not yet been located or cited in this profile alongside his siblings listed above. Confirmation of this parental link is required (See Research Notes).

  • No death information for James is currently cited. Research Notes

    • Confirming Son John: The primary research goal is to confirm if John Glasgow (b. c1738) is indeed the son of this James Glasgow and Elizabath Tait. A birth/christening record for John, ideally dated around 1738-1741 (before Patrick) in Stitchel or nearby, naming James and Elizabath/Elizabeth as parents, is needed. Alternatively, other documents like wills or land records might establish the connection. Without this, the link between John (b.c1738) and this James (b.1712) remains unproven.
    • Spelling Variations: Note the variations in spelling for the surname (Glasgow, Glasow, Glasgoue, Glasgou) and Elizabeth's first name (Elizabath) in the records. Consistent searching across variations is recommended.
    • Birth Date: The exact birth date of May 5, 1712 needs verification, as the cited record confirms the May 11, 1712 christening. Checking the original parish register image may clarify if the birth date was recorded.
    • Gap in Children & Relocation: There is a 15-year gap between the christening of Heling (1750 in Stitchel) and William (1765 in Swinton, Berwickshire). This suggests other children might be missing, or the family relocated during this period. The reason for the move from Roxburghshire to Berwickshire is unknown. Research in Swinton records around 1765 might provide further clues.
    • Death Records: Death or burial records for James Glasgow and Elizabath Tait are needed. They might be found in Stitchel, Swinton, or potentially elsewhere depending on later movements. Sources

Profile source citations

  1. "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMM7-GMN : 16 September 2021), James Glasow, 1712. Parents: Patrick Glasow, Helen Fairbarn. Christening Date: 11 May 1712, Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland. source link 1
  2. "Scotland Marriages, 1561-1910", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XYQ1-SPB : 11 February 2020), James Glasgow marriage to Elizabath Tait, 25 Jan 1740, Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland. source link 1
  3. "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMM7-5XM : 16 September 2021), James Glasgoue in entry for Patrick Glasgow, 1742. Christening Date: 20 Jun 1742, Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland. Parents: James Glasgoue, Elizabath Tait. source link 1
  4. "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMMQ-472 : 16 September 2021), James Glasgow in entry for Daved Glasgou, 1744. Christening Date: 06 Jun 1744, Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland. Parents: James Glasgow, Elizabeth Tait. source link 1
  5. "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMM7-R58 : 16 September 2021), James Glasgoue in entry for James Glasgoue, 1746. Christening Date: 27 Jul 1746, Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland. Parents: James Glasgoue, Elizabath Tait. source link 1
  6. "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMMM-R73 : 16 September 2021), James Glasgou in entry for Elspeth Glasgou, 1748. Christening Date: 27 Mar 1748, Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland. Parents: James Glasgou, Elizabath Tait. source link 1
  7. "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMMM-93V : 16 September 2021), James Glasgow in entry for Heling Glasgow, 1750. Christening Date: 02 Apr 1750, Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland. Parents: James Glasgow, Elizabath Tait. source link 1
  8. "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XTBH-LM1 : 16 September 2021), James Glasgow in entry for William Glasgow, 1765. Christening Date: 04 Aug 1765, Swinton, Berwickshire, Scotland. Parents: James Glasgow, Elizabeth Tait. source link 1
Full captured biography text
Glasgow Surname in the Scottish Borders
Biography
James Glasgow (recorded often with spelling variations like Glasow, Glasgoue, Glasgou) was christened on 11 May 1712 in Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland. His parents were recorded as Patrick Glasow and Helen Fairbarn "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMM7-GMN : 16 September 2021), James Glasow, 1712. Parents: Patrick Glasow, Helen Fairbarn. Christening Date: 11 May 1712, Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland. . (A birth date of 5 May 1712 is given with this christening).

He married Elizabath Tait (also spelled Elizabeth) on 25 January 1740 in Stitchel, Roxburghshire "Scotland Marriages, 1561-1910", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XYQ1-SPB : 11 February 2020), James Glasgow marriage to Elizabath Tait, 25 Jan 1740, Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland. .

Based on available christening records, James and Elizabath had the following children primarily in Stitchel, with a later record in Swinton:
* Patrick Glasgow (bef.1742-) (Glasgoue), christened 20 June 1742 in Stitchel "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMM7-5XM : 16 September 2021), James Glasgoue in entry for Patrick Glasgow, 1742. Christening Date: 20 Jun 1742, Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland. Parents: James Glasgoue, Elizabath Tait. .
* David Glasgow (bef.1744-), christened 6 June 1744 in Stitchel "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMMQ-472 : 16 September 2021), James Glasgow in entry for Daved Glasgou, 1744. Christening Date: 06 Jun 1744, Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland. Parents: James Glasgow, Elizabeth Tait. .
* James Glasgoue (abt.1746-), christened 27 July 1746 in Stitchel "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMM7-R58 : 16 September 2021), James Glasgoue in entry for James Glasgoue, 1746. Christening Date: 27 Jul 1746, Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland. Parents: James Glasgoue, Elizabath Tait. .
* Elspeth Glasgou (abt.1748-), christened 27 March 1748 in Stitchel "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMMM-R73 : 16 September 2021), James Glasgou in entry for Elspeth Glasgou, 1748. Christening Date: 27 Mar 1748, Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland. Parents: James Glasgou, Elizabath Tait. .
* Helen Glasgow (1750-), christened 2 April 1750 in Stitchel "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMMM-93V : 16 September 2021), James Glasgow in entry for Heling Glasgow, 1750. Christening Date: 02 Apr 1750, Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland. Parents: James Glasgow, Elizabath Tait. .
* William Glasgow (bef.1765-abt.1820), christened 4 August 1765 in Swinton, Berwickshire "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XTBH-LM1 : 16 September 2021), James Glasgow in entry for William Glasgow, 1765. Christening Date: 04 Aug 1765, Swinton, Berwickshire, Scotland. Parents: James Glasgow, Elizabeth Tait. . (Note the location change and time gap).

Important Note on Son John: John Glasgow (born circa 1738, husband of Mary Robertson) has previously been identified as a son of this James Glasgow and Elizabath Tait. However, a christening record for John naming these parents has not yet been located or cited in this profile alongside his siblings listed above. Confirmation of this parental link is required (See Research Notes).

No death information for James is currently cited.
Research Notes
* Confirming Son John: The primary research goal is to confirm if John Glasgow (b. c1738) is indeed the son of this James Glasgow and Elizabath Tait. A birth/christening record for John, ideally dated around 1738-1741 (before Patrick) in Stitchel or nearby, naming James and Elizabath/Elizabeth as parents, is needed. Alternatively, other documents like wills or land records might establish the connection. Without this, the link between John (b.c1738) and this James (b.1712) remains unproven.
* Spelling Variations: Note the variations in spelling for the surname (Glasgow, Glasow, Glasgoue, Glasgou) and Elizabeth's first name (Elizabath) in the records. Consistent searching across variations is recommended.
* Birth Date: The exact birth date of May 5, 1712 needs verification, as the cited record confirms the May 11, 1712 christening. Checking the original parish register image may clarify if the birth date was recorded.
* Gap in Children & Relocation: There is a 15-year gap between the christening of Heling (1750 in Stitchel) and William (1765 in Swinton, Berwickshire). This suggests other children might be missing, or the family relocated during this period. The reason for the move from Roxburghshire to Berwickshire is unknown. Research in Swinton records around 1765 might provide further clues.
* Death Records: Death or burial records for James Glasgow and Elizabath Tait are needed. They might be found in Stitchel, Swinton, or potentially elsewhere depending on later movements.
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== Biography ==
James Glasgow (recorded often with spelling variations like Glasow, Glasgoue, Glasgou) was christened on '''11 May 1712''' in Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland. His parents were recorded as Patrick Glasow and Helen Fairbarn<ref>"Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMM7-GMN : 16 September 2021), James Glasow, 1712. Parents: Patrick Glasow, Helen Fairbarn. Christening Date: 11 May 1712, Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland.</ref>. (A birth date of 5 May 1712 is given with this christening).

He married Elizabath Tait (also spelled Elizabeth) on '''25 January 1740''' in Stitchel, Roxburghshire<ref>"Scotland Marriages, 1561-1910", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XYQ1-SPB : 11 February 2020), James Glasgow marriage to Elizabath Tait, 25 Jan 1740, Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland.</ref>.

Based on available christening records, James and Elizabath had the following children primarily in Stitchel, with a later record in Swinton:
* [[Glasgow-1225|Patrick Glasgow (bef.1742-)]] (Glasgoue), christened 20 June 1742 in Stitchel<ref>"Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMM7-5XM : 16 September 2021), James Glasgoue in entry for Patrick Glasgow, 1742. Christening Date: 20 Jun 1742, Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland. Parents: James Glasgoue, Elizabath Tait.</ref>.
* [[Glasgow-1218|David Glasgow (bef.1744-)]], christened 6 June 1744 in Stitchel<ref>"Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMMQ-472 : 16 September 2021), James Glasgow in entry for Daved Glasgou, 1744. Christening Date: 06 Jun 1744, Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland. Parents: James Glasgow, Elizabeth Tait.</ref>.
* [[Glasgoue-1|James Glasgoue (abt.1746-)]], christened 27 July 1746 in Stitchel<ref>"Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMM7-R58 : 16 September 2021), James Glasgoue in entry for James Glasgoue, 1746. Christening Date: 27 Jul 1746, Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland. Parents: James Glasgoue, Elizabath Tait.</ref>.
* [[Glasgou-2|Elspeth Glasgou (abt.1748-)]], christened 27 March 1748 in Stitchel<ref>"Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMMM-R73 : 16 September 2021), James Glasgou in entry for Elspeth Glasgou, 1748. Christening Date: 27 Mar 1748, Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland. Parents: James Glasgou, Elizabath Tait.</ref>.
* [[Glasgow-3513|Helen Glasgow (1750-)]], christened 2 April 1750 in Stitchel<ref>"Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMMM-93V : 16 September 2021), James Glasgow in entry for Heling Glasgow, 1750. Christening Date: 02 Apr 1750, Stitchel, Roxburghshire, Scotland. Parents: James Glasgow, Elizabath Tait.</ref>.
* [[Glasgow-1223|William Glasgow (bef.1765-abt.1820)]], christened 4 August 1765 in Swinton, Berwickshire<ref>"Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XTBH-LM1 : 16 September 2021), James Glasgow in entry for William Glasgow, 1765. Christening Date: 04 Aug 1765, Swinton, Berwickshire, Scotland. Parents: James Glasgow, Elizabeth Tait.</ref>. (Note the location change and time gap).

'''Important Note on Son John:''' [[Glasgow-1606|John Glasgow]] (born circa 1738, husband of Mary Robertson) has previously been identified as a son of this James Glasgow and Elizabath Tait. However, a christening record for John naming these parents has not yet been located or cited in this profile alongside his siblings listed above. Confirmation of this parental link is required (See Research Notes).

No death information for James is currently cited.

== Research Notes ==
* '''Confirming Son John:''' The primary research goal is to confirm if [[Glasgow-1606|John Glasgow]] (b. c1738) is indeed the son of this James Glasgow and Elizabath Tait. A birth/christening record for John, ideally dated around 1738-1741 (before Patrick) in Stitchel or nearby, naming James and Elizabath/Elizabeth as parents, is needed. Alternatively, other documents like wills or land records might establish the connection. Without this, the link between John (b.c1738) and this James (b.1712) remains unproven.
* '''Spelling Variations:''' Note the variations in spelling for the surname (Glasgow, Glasow, Glasgoue, Glasgou) and Elizabeth's first name (Elizabath) in the records. Consistent searching across variations is recommended.
* '''Birth Date:''' The exact birth date of May 5, 1712 needs verification, as the cited record confirms the May 11, 1712 christening. Checking the original parish register image may clarify if the birth date was recorded.
* '''Gap in Children & Relocation:''' There is a 15-year gap between the christening of Heling (1750 in Stitchel) and William (1765 in Swinton, Berwickshire). This suggests other children might be missing, or the family relocated during this period. The reason for the move from Roxburghshire to Berwickshire is unknown. Research in Swinton records around 1765 might provide further clues.
* '''Death Records:''' Death or burial records for James Glasgow and Elizabath Tait are needed. They might be found in Stitchel, Swinton, or potentially elsewhere depending on later movements.

== Sources ==
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