John Glasgow

Biography
John Glasgow was christened on 14 February 1727 in the parish of Kirknewton and East Calder, Midlothian, Scotland. He was the son of Alexander Glasgow and Margaret Mutrie. "Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ4K-PMV : 12 February 2020), John Glasgow, 1727. 

He married Mary (Robertson) Glasgow (bef.1736-) in 1754 in the parish of Ratho, Midlothian. "Scotland, Marriages, 1561-1910", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XY9V-H8M : 22 December 2023), John Glasgow, 1754. 

John and Mary had the following children:
* John Glasgow, christened 18 May 1755 in the parish of Kirknewton, Midlothian. "Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ4K-G5V : 12 February 2020), John Glasgow in entry for John Glasgow, 1755. 
* Jean Glasgow, christened 31 July 1757 in the parish of Currie, Midlothian. "Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ4X-935 : 16 September 2021), John Glasgow in entry for Jean Glasgow, 1757. 
* Thomas Glasgow, christened 2 August 1761 in the parish of Currie, Midlothian. "Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ4X-H5F : 16 September 2021), John Glasgow in entry for Thomas Glasgow, 1761. 
* Mary Glasgow, christened 24 October 1768 in the parish of Ratho, Midlothian. "Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X1BP-Z4N : 12 February 2020), John Glasgow in entry for Mary Glasgow, 1768. 

He is believed to have died in 1803. 
Research Notes
* Geographic Area: The family resided in a cluster of neighboring parishes immediately to the west and southwest of Edinburgh: Ratho, Kirknewton, and Currie. This geographical consistency across all documented events strongly supports the conclusion that these records pertain to a single family unit.
* Unsourced Death Date: While his birth and parentage are now confirmed by his baptismal record, the death year of 1803 remains unsourced. It should be considered an estimate until a primary source, such as a burial record or testament, can be located.
Sources
* https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ4K-PMK

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

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They were the parents of Thomas Glasgow, who was christened on 2 August 1761 in Currie, Midlothian, Scotland<ref>"Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ4X-H5X : 16 September 2021), Thomas Glasgow, christened 2 Aug 1761, Currie, Midlothian, Scotland. Parents: John Glasgow and Mary Robertson. Indexed "Birth Date 8".</ref>. This record confirms John and Mary were associated with Currie parish in 1761.


An estimated birth year of '''circa 1738''' has previously been suggested for John, however, this estimate currently lacks a direct source citation<ref>Source needed to confirm the c. 1738 birth estimate.</ref>. It has also been stated that John was the son of [[Glasgow-1238|James Glasgow]] and [[Tait-2506|Elizabath Tait]], but this parental relationship also requires verification through reliable sources<ref>Source needed to confirm parents James Glasgow and Elizabath Tait.</ref>.

Further confirmed details about John's life, such as his specific birth date and place, his marriage date and place to Mary Robertson, information on other potential children, his occupation, or his death date and place, are not yet available from cited records.

== Research Notes ==
* '''Birth and Parentage Verification Needed:''' The estimated birth year of c. 1738 and the connection to parents James Glasgow and Elizabath Tait require primary source documentation (e.g., John's birth/baptism record, marriage record listing parents, etc.). The only cited source connecting to parents may be the Ancestry link below, which needs independent verification.
* '''Marriage Record Search:''' Finding the marriage record for John Glasgow and Mary Robertson (likely occurring before 1761, potentially in Midlothian or surrounding areas) would be a key step.
* '''Search for Other Children:''' Parish registers for Currie and nearby areas should be checked for baptisms of other children born to John Glasgow and Mary Robertson to help build a more complete picture of the family.
* '''Ancestry Tree Link:''' The profile previously included a link to an Ancestry family tree: <ref>https://www.ancestry.co.uk/family-tree/person/tree/66808278/person/46161259840/facts (Note: This links to a user-submitted family tree on Ancestry. Information presented there, potentially including the birth estimate and parentage details, requires independent verification using primary genealogical records. Access may also require a subscription.)</ref>. 
* '''Death/Burial Information Needed:''' No sourced information on John's death or burial is currently available. Research in parish burial records or monumental inscriptions would be necessary.
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John Glasgow was christened on 14 February 1727 in the parish of Kirknewton and East Calder, Midlothian, Scotland. He was the son of [[Glasgow-1141|Alexander Glasgow]] and [[Mubrie-1|Margaret Mutrie]].<ref name="Birth1727">"Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, ''FamilySearch'' (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ4K-PMV : 12 February 2020), John Glasgow, 1727.</ref>


He married '''[[Robertson-34473|Mary (Robertson) Glasgow (bef.1736-)]]''' in 1754 in the parish of Ratho, Midlothian.<ref name="Marriage1754">"Scotland, Marriages, 1561-1910", database, ''FamilySearch'' (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XY9V-H8M : 22 December 2023), John Glasgow, 1754.</ref>

John and Mary had the following children:
* '''John Glasgow''', christened 18 May 1755 in the parish of Kirknewton, Midlothian.<ref name="John1755">"Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, ''FamilySearch'' (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ4K-G5V : 12 February 2020), John Glasgow in entry for John Glasgow, 1755.</ref>
* '''Jean Glasgow''', christened 31 July 1757 in the parish of Currie, Midlothian.<ref name="Jean1757">"Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, ''FamilySearch'' (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ4X-935 : 16 September 2021), John Glasgow in entry for Jean Glasgow, 1757.</ref>
* '''Thomas Glasgow''', christened 2 August 1761 in the parish of Currie, Midlothian.<ref name="Thomas1761">"Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, ''FamilySearch'' (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ4X-H5F : 16 September 2021), John Glasgow in entry for Thomas Glasgow, 1761.</ref>
* '''Mary Glasgow''', christened 24 October 1768 in the parish of Ratho, Midlothian.<ref name="Mary1768">"Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, ''FamilySearch'' (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X1BP-Z4N : 12 February 2020), John Glasgow in entry for Mary Glasgow, 1768.</ref>

He is believed to have died in 1803.{{Citation needed}} 

== Research Notes ==

*   '''Geographic Area:''' The family resided in a cluster of neighboring parishes immediately to the west and southwest of Edinburgh: Ratho, Kirknewton, and Currie. This geographical consistency across all documented events strongly supports the conclusion that these records pertain to a single family unit.
*   '''Unsourced Death Date:''' While his birth and parentage are now confirmed by his baptismal record, the death year of 1803 remains unsourced. It should be considered an estimate until a primary source, such as a burial record or testament, can be located.

== Sources ==
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* https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ4K-PMK