Researched biography · Glasgow-1376

James Glasgow

c. 1650

Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

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The asserted 29 January 1657 birth and placement as a son of James Glasgow and Agnes Duncan are unsupported and result from a record-role error. The profile's cited FamilySearch entry is for Marione Glesgow; "James Glesgow" appears in it as her father. It is not a baptism or birth record for a son James.

Birthc. 1650 · Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

DeathDate not established

LocalityEdinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

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Places 1 place

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Sources 7 source pages

Mentioned in other people's research 2 people

James Glasgow (Glasgow-2682)2 sections of notes
James Glasgow (Glasgow-1150)1 section of notes

What the research found

Summary of the research

Overall conclusion

Detach Glasgow-1376 from the household unless an independent record for a son James is found. Do not merge this profile into the father merely from the misread citation, because its later Whitecastle/Covenanter claims have not been shown to describe the Edinburgh weaver.

The proposed merge with Glasgow-2682 is also rejected. Glasgow-2682 is a documented father with Isobell Duffe from 1677 to 1691. The false 1657 birth on this profile supplies no matching identity fact, and no record connects the Whitecastle occurrence to the Duffe household.

What the records show

Source findings

Source	Finding	Assessment
FamilySearch index X1YD-PRL, cited on Glasgow-1376	The indexed subject is Marione Glesgow; James Glesgow is the parent named in her entry.	Contradicts use of the event as James's own 1657 birth.
FamilySearch index X1YD-PR2, cited on Marion Glasgow-3143	The same 1657 event belongs to Marione Glasgow.	Confirms that the date is already represented by the daughter profile.
Charles B. Boog Watson, ed., Roll of Edinburgh Burgesses and Guild-Brethren, 1406-1700, printed p. 91, PDF p. 101	In 1686 Marion is directly called daughter of James Glasgow, weaver and burgess.	Independently confirms the roles: Marion is the child and James is her father.
Glasgow-2682 live profile, checked 27 July 2026	James and Isobell Duffe had children at Edinburgh from 1677 to 1691; his parents remain unknown.	A separate documented household, not a merge target established by Glasgow-1376's misread date.

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Birth-estimate audit - 21 August 2026

The live structured birth was corrected to about 1650, uncertain. The estimate is derived from James's documented adult family role rather than a birth record. The earlier before value remains only a strict chronological boundary, not the most useful estimated birth. No biography, relationship, source or other structured field was changed in this audit.

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Verified live 19 August 2026: the false 1657 event and Edinburgh birthplace were removed. WikiTree requires at least one vital date, so birth is now before 1652, explicitly an uncertain adult-status estimate from the 1670 proceeding. Both retained parent links remain uncertain, and the record-role error and rejected merges are explained in the biography.

Recommended correction following location audit

Leave the structured birthplace blank. The cited 1657 Edinburgh event belongs to Marion Glasgow; James is named as her father. Edinburgh therefore entered this profile through a concrete record-role error, not merely an uncertain claim.

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Children 1Jean Glasgow1685–date not established

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Jean Glasgow 1685–date not established	daughter	Unassessed daughter link	From the family tree; not yet checked against records.

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b. 1650

Profile-stated birthplace: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

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Edinburgh

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c. 1650

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Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

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== Biography ==
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James Glasgow was born before 1657, the son of [[Glasgow-1150|James Glasgow]] and [[Duncan-16106|Agnes Duncan]].<ref name=Birth>"Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X1YD-PRL : 11 February 2020), James Glesgow in entry for Marione Glesgow, 1657.</ref> He is noted in records during the tumultuous era of the Covenanter movement in Scotland.

In 1670, James appeared in legal proceedings for refusing to give his oath—a requirement aimed at suppressing illegal religious gatherings, known as field conventicles. These conventicles were organized by Presbyterians protesting government-imposed religious uniformity. James is specifically mentioned as being from a place called '''Whitecastle''', a site associated with Covenanting activities, although its exact location remains uncertain.<ref>Wodrow, Robert. ''The History of the Sufferings of the Church of Scotland from the Restoration to the Revolution.'' 1721. [https://archive.org/details/bim_eighteenth-century_the-history-of-the-suffe_wodrow-robert_1721_1/page/n795/mode/2up?q=%22James+Glasgow%22 Internet Archive]</ref>

=== Whitecastle and Covenanting Context ===
It is not clear which Whitecastle James was associated with, as many areas in 17th-century Scotland hosted field conventicles, especially in Lanarkshire and Dumfriesshire. Lanarkshire, in particular, was a stronghold of Presbyterian dissent during this period. The fragmentary nature of the source makes it difficult to identify Whitecastle precisely without further geographical or archival clues.

=== Mr. Duncan and 1671 Proceedings ===
References to a certain '''Mr. Duncan''' in July 1671 connect him to the King’s Advocate and to legal action related to nonconformist religious practices. The records do not clarify whether he was a landowner, minister, or another figure who supported or harbored Covenanters. Many individuals, including local gentry and ministers, were penalized for enabling or attending these conventicles.

== Research Notes ==
* '''James Glasgow''' (b. ~late 1600s – d. unknown) may have held a position at Edinburgh Castle in 1738, as mentioned in ''The Principal Acts of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.''<ref>[https://archive.org/details/bim_eighteenth-century_the-principal-acts-of-th_church-of-scotland-gene_1738/page/n19/mode/2up?q=%22James+Glasgow%22 ''The Principal Acts of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland''], 1738 (Internet Archive)</ref>
* '''James Glasgow''' was a notable figure mentioned in legal proceedings during the turbulent times of the Covenanter movement in Scotland. In July 1670, he was fined for refusing to give his oath, alongside several others, as part of a crackdown on illegal religious gatherings known as field conventicles. These gatherings were a form of protest against the government's attempt to impose religious uniformity, particularly on those who adhered to Presbyterianism. James Glasgow is specifically noted as being from Whitecastle, a location associated with Covenanting activities during this period.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/bim_eighteenth-century_the-history-of-the-state_crookshank-william_1751_1/page/284/mode/2up?q=%22James+Glasgow%22 ''The History of the Sufferings of the Church of Scotland from the Restoration to the Revolution''], by Robert Wodrow, 1721</ref>
**From the information provided in the images and context, '''Whitecastle''' is likely a location associated with the '''Covenanter''' activities, but the specific reference does not immediately clarify which Whitecastle it is. Given the widespread nature of the Covenanter movement in '''Scotland''', '''Whitecastle''' could plausibly be located in '''Lanarkshire''', '''Dumfriesshire''', or nearby areas known for strong Covenanter sympathies during the 17th century. The '''Lanarkshire''' region, specifically, was a hotspot for religious dissent during the Covenanting times, making it a strong candidate. However, without further geographic markers or historical maps, it's challenging to conclusively identify Whitecastle's exact location just from this.
**As for '''Mr. Duncan''', the mention of his name in the July 1671 proceedings involving the '''King's Advocate''' seems to tie him to some legal action related to the suppression of religious activities or nonconformity in religious practices. Without more context from the previous or following sections of the document, it's difficult to determine exactly who '''Mr. Duncan''' was. He could have been a local landowner, minister, or someone involved in harboring or protecting Covenanters, as many individuals were targeted during this period for their association with field conventicles.
**Further research into legal records or historical sources about '''Mr. Duncan''' in 1671 and '''Whitecastle''' in Covenanting Scotland would be required to offer a more precise identification.  Note, could be any of the other James Glasgow's in this timespan. No good match for location (Whitecastle) 
* On October 11, 1680, a James Glasgow is listed as a weaver in the Back of Lindsaylands, Parish of Biggar (Lanark Commissary Court, CC14/5/10). It is unclear if he is the same individual.

=== Current research ===

The asserted 29 January 1657 birth and placement as a son of James Glasgow and Agnes Duncan are unsupported and result from a record-role error. The profile's cited FamilySearch entry is for '''Marione Glesgow'''; "James Glesgow" appears in it as her father. It is not a baptism or birth record for a son James.

Glasgow-1376 was previously attached to the household. That relationship has been removed and should not be restored unless an independent record for a son James is found. The profile does not merge this profile into the father merely from the misread citation, because its later Whitecastle/Covenanter claims have not been shown to describe the Edinburgh weaver.

The proposed merge with [[Glasgow-2682|Glasgow-2682]] is also rejected. Glasgow-2682 is a documented father with Isobell Duffe from 1677 to 1691. The false 1657 birth on this profile supplies no matching identity fact, and no record connects the Whitecastle occurrence to the Duffe household.

This assessment draws on the cited records and public source material.<ref name="ProjectSource1">[https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X1YD-PRL FamilySearch index X1YD-PRL].</ref><ref name="ProjectSource2">[https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X1YD-PR2 FamilySearch index X1YD-PR2].</ref><ref name="ProjectSource3">[https://www.tradeshouselibrary.org/uploads/4/7/7/2/47723681/roll_of_edinburgh_burgesses_1406_to_1700.pdf#page=101 PDF p. 101].</ref><ref name="ProjectSource4">[https://archive.org/details/bim_eighteenth-century_the-history-of-the-suffe_wodrow-robert_1721_1/page/n795/mode/2up?q=%22James+Glasgow%22 archive.org].</ref><ref name="ProjectSource5">[https://archive.org/details/bim_eighteenth-century_the-principal-acts-of-th_church-of-scotland-gene_1738/page/n19/mode/2up?q=%22James+Glasgow%22 archive.org].</ref>

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Current profile6James Glasgow was born before 1657, the son of [[Glasgow-1150|James Glasgow]] and [[Duncan-16106|Agnes Duncan]].<ref name=Birth>"Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X1YD-PRL : 11 February 2020), James Glesgow in entry for Marione Glesgow, 1657.</ref> He is noted in records during the tumultuous era of the Covenanter movement in Scotland.

Replacement profile6James Glasgow was born before 1657, the son of [[Glasgow-1150|James Glasgow]] and [[Duncan-16106|Agnes Duncan]].<ref name=Birth>"Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X1YD-PRL : 11 February 2020), James Glesgow in entry for Marione Glesgow, 1657.</ref> He is noted in records during the tumultuous era of the Covenanter movement in Scotland.

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Current profile8In 1670, James appeared in legal proceedings for refusing to give his oath—a requirement aimed at suppressing illegal religious gatherings, known as field conventicles. These conventicles were organized by Presbyterians protesting government-imposed religious uniformity. James is specifically mentioned as being from a place called '''Whitecastle''', a site associated with Covenanting activities, although its exact location remains uncertain.<ref>Wodrow, Robert. ''The History of the Sufferings of the Church of Scotland from the Restoration to the Revolution.'' 1721. [https://archive.org/details/bim_eighteenth-century_the-history-of-the-suffe_wodrow-robert_1721_1/page/n795/mode/2up?q=%22James+Glasgow%22 Internet Archive]</ref>

Replacement profile8In 1670, James appeared in legal proceedings for refusing to give his oath—a requirement aimed at suppressing illegal religious gatherings, known as field conventicles. These conventicles were organized by Presbyterians protesting government-imposed religious uniformity. James is specifically mentioned as being from a place called '''Whitecastle''', a site associated with Covenanting activities, although its exact location remains uncertain.<ref>Wodrow, Robert. ''The History of the Sufferings of the Church of Scotland from the Restoration to the Revolution.'' 1721. [https://archive.org/details/bim_eighteenth-century_the-history-of-the-suffe_wodrow-robert_1721_1/page/n795/mode/2up?q=%22James+Glasgow%22 Internet Archive]</ref>

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Current profile10=== Whitecastle and Covenanting Context ===

Replacement profile10=== Whitecastle and Covenanting Context ===

Current profile11It is not clear which Whitecastle James was associated with, as many areas in 17th-century Scotland hosted field conventicles, especially in Lanarkshire and Dumfriesshire. Lanarkshire, in particular, was a stronghold of Presbyterian dissent during this period. The fragmentary nature of the source makes it difficult to identify Whitecastle precisely without further geographical or archival clues.

Replacement profile11It is not clear which Whitecastle James was associated with, as many areas in 17th-century Scotland hosted field conventicles, especially in Lanarkshire and Dumfriesshire. Lanarkshire, in particular, was a stronghold of Presbyterian dissent during this period. The fragmentary nature of the source makes it difficult to identify Whitecastle precisely without further geographical or archival clues.

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Current profile13=== Mr. Duncan and 1671 Proceedings ===

Replacement profile13=== Mr. Duncan and 1671 Proceedings ===

Current profile14References to a certain '''Mr. Duncan''' in July 1671 connect him to the King’s Advocate and to legal action related to nonconformist religious practices. The records do not clarify whether he was a landowner, minister, or another figure who supported or harbored Covenanters. Many individuals, including local gentry and ministers, were penalized for enabling or attending these conventicles.

Replacement profile14References to a certain '''Mr. Duncan''' in July 1671 connect him to the King’s Advocate and to legal action related to nonconformist religious practices. The records do not clarify whether he was a landowner, minister, or another figure who supported or harbored Covenanters. Many individuals, including local gentry and ministers, were penalized for enabling or attending these conventicles.

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Current profile16== Research Notes ==

Replacement profile16== Research Notes ==

Current profile17* '''James Glasgow''' (b. ~late 1600s – d. unknown) may have held a position at Edinburgh Castle in 1738, as mentioned in ''The Principal Acts of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.''<ref>[https://archive.org/details/bim_eighteenth-century_the-principal-acts-of-th_church-of-scotland-gene_1738/page/n19/mode/2up?q=%22James+Glasgow%22 ''The Principal Acts of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland''], 1738 (Internet Archive)</ref>

Replacement profile17* '''James Glasgow''' (b. ~late 1600s – d. unknown) may have held a position at Edinburgh Castle in 1738, as mentioned in ''The Principal Acts of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.''<ref>[https://archive.org/details/bim_eighteenth-century_the-principal-acts-of-th_church-of-scotland-gene_1738/page/n19/mode/2up?q=%22James+Glasgow%22 ''The Principal Acts of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland''], 1738 (Internet Archive)</ref>

Current profile18* '''James Glasgow''' was a notable figure mentioned in legal proceedings during the turbulent times of the Covenanter movement in Scotland. In July 1670, he was fined for refusing to give his oath, alongside several others, as part of a crackdown on illegal religious gatherings known as field conventicles. These gatherings were a form of protest against the government's attempt to impose religious uniformity, particularly on those who adhered to Presbyterianism. James Glasgow is specifically noted as being from Whitecastle, a location associated with Covenanting activities during this period.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/bim_eighteenth-century_the-history-of-the-state_crookshank-william_1751_1/page/284/mode/2up?q=%22James+Glasgow%22 ''The History of the Sufferings of the Church of Scotland from the Restoration to the Revolution''], by Robert Wodrow, 1721</ref>

Replacement profile18* '''James Glasgow''' was a notable figure mentioned in legal proceedings during the turbulent times of the Covenanter movement in Scotland. In July 1670, he was fined for refusing to give his oath, alongside several others, as part of a crackdown on illegal religious gatherings known as field conventicles. These gatherings were a form of protest against the government's attempt to impose religious uniformity, particularly on those who adhered to Presbyterianism. James Glasgow is specifically noted as being from Whitecastle, a location associated with Covenanting activities during this period.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/bim_eighteenth-century_the-history-of-the-state_crookshank-william_1751_1/page/284/mode/2up?q=%22James+Glasgow%22 ''The History of the Sufferings of the Church of Scotland from the Restoration to the Revolution''], by Robert Wodrow, 1721</ref>

Current profile19**From the information provided in the images and context, '''Whitecastle''' is likely a location associated with the '''Covenanter''' activities, but the specific reference does not immediately clarify which Whitecastle it is. Given the widespread nature of the Covenanter movement in '''Scotland''', '''Whitecastle''' could plausibly be located in '''Lanarkshire''', '''Dumfriesshire''', or nearby areas known for strong Covenanter sympathies during the 17th century. The '''Lanarkshire''' region, specifically, was a hotspot for religious dissent during the Covenanting times, making it a strong candidate. However, without further geographic markers or historical maps, it's challenging to conclusively identify Whitecastle's exact location just from this.

Replacement profile19**From the information provided in the images and context, '''Whitecastle''' is likely a location associated with the '''Covenanter''' activities, but the specific reference does not immediately clarify which Whitecastle it is. Given the widespread nature of the Covenanter movement in '''Scotland''', '''Whitecastle''' could plausibly be located in '''Lanarkshire''', '''Dumfriesshire''', or nearby areas known for strong Covenanter sympathies during the 17th century. The '''Lanarkshire''' region, specifically, was a hotspot for religious dissent during the Covenanting times, making it a strong candidate. However, without further geographic markers or historical maps, it's challenging to conclusively identify Whitecastle's exact location just from this.

Current profile20**As for '''Mr. Duncan''', the mention of his name in the July 1671 proceedings involving the '''King's Advocate''' seems to tie him to some legal action related to the suppression of religious activities or nonconformity in religious practices. Without more context from the previous or following sections of the document, it's difficult to determine exactly who '''Mr. Duncan''' was. He could have been a local landowner, minister, or someone involved in harboring or protecting Covenanters, as many individuals were targeted during this period for their association with field conventicles.

Replacement profile20**As for '''Mr. Duncan''', the mention of his name in the July 1671 proceedings involving the '''King's Advocate''' seems to tie him to some legal action related to the suppression of religious activities or nonconformity in religious practices. Without more context from the previous or following sections of the document, it's difficult to determine exactly who '''Mr. Duncan''' was. He could have been a local landowner, minister, or someone involved in harboring or protecting Covenanters, as many individuals were targeted during this period for their association with field conventicles.

Current profile21**Further research into legal records or historical sources about '''Mr. Duncan''' in 1671 and '''Whitecastle''' in Covenanting Scotland would be required to offer a more precise identification. Note, could be any of the other James Glasgow's in this timespan. No good match for location (Whitecastle)

Replacement profile21**Further research into legal records or historical sources about '''Mr. Duncan''' in 1671 and '''Whitecastle''' in Covenanting Scotland would be required to offer a more precise identification. Note, could be any of the other James Glasgow's in this timespan. No good match for location (Whitecastle)

Current profile22* On October 11, 1680, a James Glasgow is listed as a weaver in the Back of Lindsaylands, Parish of Biggar (Lanark Commissary Court, CC14/5/10). It is unclear if he is the same individual.

Replacement profile22* On October 11, 1680, a James Glasgow is listed as a weaver in the Back of Lindsaylands, Parish of Biggar (Lanark Commissary Court, CC14/5/10). It is unclear if he is the same individual.

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Current profile26The asserted 29 January 1657 birth and placement as a son of James Glasgow and Agnes Duncan are unsupported and result from a record-role error. The profile's cited FamilySearch entry is for '''Marione Glesgow'''; "James Glesgow" appears in it as her father. It is not a baptism or birth record for a son James.

Replacement profile26The asserted 29 January 1657 birth and placement as a son of James Glasgow and Agnes Duncan are unsupported and result from a record-role error. The profile's cited FamilySearch entry is for '''Marione Glesgow'''; "James Glesgow" appears in it as her father. It is not a baptism or birth record for a son James.

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Current profile28Glasgow-1376 was previously attached to the household. That relationship has been removed and should not be restored unless an independent record for a son James is found. The profile does not merge this profile into the father merely from the misread citation, because its later Whitecastle/Covenanter claims have not been shown to describe the Edinburgh weaver.

Replacement profile28Glasgow-1376 was previously attached to the household. That relationship has been removed and should not be restored unless an independent record for a son James is found. The profile does not merge this profile into the father merely from the misread citation, because its later Whitecastle/Covenanter claims have not been shown to describe the Edinburgh weaver.

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Current profile30The proposed merge with [[Glasgow-2682|Glasgow-2682]] is also rejected. Glasgow-2682 is a documented father with Isobell Duffe from 1677 to 1691. The false 1657 birth on this profile supplies no matching identity fact, and no record connects the Whitecastle occurrence to the Duffe household.

Replacement profile30The proposed merge with [[Glasgow-2682|Glasgow-2682]] is also rejected. Glasgow-2682 is a documented father with Isobell Duffe from 1677 to 1691. The false 1657 birth on this profile supplies no matching identity fact, and no record connects the Whitecastle occurrence to the Duffe household.

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Current profile32This assessment draws on the cited records and public source material.<ref name="ProjectSource1">[https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X1YD-PRL FamilySearch index X1YD-PRL].</ref><ref name="ProjectSource2">[https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X1YD-PR2 FamilySearch index X1YD-PR2].</ref><ref name="ProjectSource3">[https://www.tradeshouselibrary.org/uploads/4/7/7/2/47723681/roll_of_edinburgh_burgesses_1406_to_1700.pdf#page=101 PDF p. 101].</ref><ref name="ProjectSource4">[https://archive.org/details/bim_eighteenth-century_the-history-of-the-suffe_wodrow-robert_1721_1/page/n795/mode/2up?q=%22James+Glasgow%22 archive.org].</ref><ref name="ProjectSource5">[https://archive.org/details/bim_eighteenth-century_the-principal-acts-of-th_church-of-scotland-gene_1738/page/n19/mode/2up?q=%22James+Glasgow%22 archive.org].</ref>

Replacement profile32This assessment draws on the cited records and public source material.<ref name="ProjectSource1">[https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X1YD-PRL FamilySearch index X1YD-PRL].</ref><ref name="ProjectSource2">[https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X1YD-PR2 FamilySearch index X1YD-PR2].</ref><ref name="ProjectSource3">[https://www.tradeshouselibrary.org/uploads/4/7/7/2/47723681/roll_of_edinburgh_burgesses_1406_to_1700.pdf#page=101 PDF p. 101].</ref><ref name="ProjectSource4">[https://archive.org/details/bim_eighteenth-century_the-history-of-the-suffe_wodrow-robert_1721_1/page/n795/mode/2up?q=%22James+Glasgow%22 archive.org].</ref><ref name="ProjectSource5">[https://archive.org/details/bim_eighteenth-century_the-principal-acts-of-th_church-of-scotland-gene_1738/page/n19/mode/2up?q=%22James+Glasgow%22 archive.org].</ref>

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== Biography ==
{{Notables Sticker}}
James Glasgow was born before 1657, the son of [[Glasgow-1150|James Glasgow]] and [[Duncan-16106|Agnes Duncan]].<ref name=Birth>"Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X1YD-PRL : 11 February 2020), James Glesgow in entry for Marione Glesgow, 1657.</ref> He is noted in records during the tumultuous era of the Covenanter movement in Scotland.

In 1670, James appeared in legal proceedings for refusing to give his oath—a requirement aimed at suppressing illegal religious gatherings, known as field conventicles. These conventicles were organized by Presbyterians protesting government-imposed religious uniformity. James is specifically mentioned as being from a place called '''Whitecastle''', a site associated with Covenanting activities, although its exact location remains uncertain.<ref>Wodrow, Robert. ''The History of the Sufferings of the Church of Scotland from the Restoration to the Revolution.'' 1721. [https://archive.org/details/bim_eighteenth-century_the-history-of-the-suffe_wodrow-robert_1721_1/page/n795/mode/2up?q=%22James+Glasgow%22 Internet Archive]</ref>

=== Whitecastle and Covenanting Context ===
It is not clear which Whitecastle James was associated with, as many areas in 17th-century Scotland hosted field conventicles, especially in Lanarkshire and Dumfriesshire. Lanarkshire, in particular, was a stronghold of Presbyterian dissent during this period. The fragmentary nature of the source makes it difficult to identify Whitecastle precisely without further geographical or archival clues.

=== Mr. Duncan and 1671 Proceedings ===
References to a certain '''Mr. Duncan''' in July 1671 connect him to the King’s Advocate and to legal action related to nonconformist religious practices. The records do not clarify whether he was a landowner, minister, or another figure who supported or harbored Covenanters. Many individuals, including local gentry and ministers, were penalized for enabling or attending these conventicles.

== Research Notes ==
* '''James Glasgow''' (b. ~late 1600s – d. unknown) may have held a position at Edinburgh Castle in 1738, as mentioned in ''The Principal Acts of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.''<ref>[https://archive.org/details/bim_eighteenth-century_the-principal-acts-of-th_church-of-scotland-gene_1738/page/n19/mode/2up?q=%22James+Glasgow%22 ''The Principal Acts of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland''], 1738 (Internet Archive)</ref>
* '''James Glasgow''' was a notable figure mentioned in legal proceedings during the turbulent times of the Covenanter movement in Scotland. In July 1670, he was fined for refusing to give his oath, alongside several others, as part of a crackdown on illegal religious gatherings known as field conventicles. These gatherings were a form of protest against the government's attempt to impose religious uniformity, particularly on those who adhered to Presbyterianism. James Glasgow is specifically noted as being from Whitecastle, a location associated with Covenanting activities during this period.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/bim_eighteenth-century_the-history-of-the-state_crookshank-william_1751_1/page/284/mode/2up?q=%22James+Glasgow%22 ''The History of the Sufferings of the Church of Scotland from the Restoration to the Revolution''], by Robert Wodrow, 1721</ref>
**From the information provided in the images and context, '''Whitecastle''' is likely a location associated with the '''Covenanter''' activities, but the specific reference does not immediately clarify which Whitecastle it is. Given the widespread nature of the Covenanter movement in '''Scotland''', '''Whitecastle''' could plausibly be located in '''Lanarkshire''', '''Dumfriesshire''', or nearby areas known for strong Covenanter sympathies during the 17th century. The '''Lanarkshire''' region, specifically, was a hotspot for religious dissent during the Covenanting times, making it a strong candidate. However, without further geographic markers or historical maps, it's challenging to conclusively identify Whitecastle's exact location just from this.
**As for '''Mr. Duncan''', the mention of his name in the July 1671 proceedings involving the '''King's Advocate''' seems to tie him to some legal action related to the suppression of religious activities or nonconformity in religious practices. Without more context from the previous or following sections of the document, it's difficult to determine exactly who '''Mr. Duncan''' was. He could have been a local landowner, minister, or someone involved in harboring or protecting Covenanters, as many individuals were targeted during this period for their association with field conventicles.
**Further research into legal records or historical sources about '''Mr. Duncan''' in 1671 and '''Whitecastle''' in Covenanting Scotland would be required to offer a more precise identification.  Note, could be any of the other James Glasgow's in this timespan. No good match for location (Whitecastle) 
* On October 11, 1680, a James Glasgow is listed as a weaver in the Back of Lindsaylands, Parish of Biggar (Lanark Commissary Court, CC14/5/10). It is unclear if he is the same individual.

=== Current research ===

The asserted 29 January 1657 birth and placement as a son of James Glasgow and Agnes Duncan are unsupported and result from a record-role error. The profile's cited FamilySearch entry is for '''Marione Glesgow'''; "James Glesgow" appears in it as her father. It is not a baptism or birth record for a son James.

Glasgow-1376 was previously attached to the household. That relationship has been removed and should not be restored unless an independent record for a son James is found. The profile does not merge this profile into the father merely from the misread citation, because its later Whitecastle/Covenanter claims have not been shown to describe the Edinburgh weaver.

The proposed merge with [[Glasgow-2682|Glasgow-2682]] is also rejected. Glasgow-2682 is a documented father with Isobell Duffe from 1677 to 1691. The false 1657 birth on this profile supplies no matching identity fact, and no record connects the Whitecastle occurrence to the Duffe household.

This assessment draws on the cited records and public source material.<ref name="ProjectSource1">[https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X1YD-PRL FamilySearch index X1YD-PRL].</ref><ref name="ProjectSource2">[https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X1YD-PR2 FamilySearch index X1YD-PR2].</ref><ref name="ProjectSource3">[https://www.tradeshouselibrary.org/uploads/4/7/7/2/47723681/roll_of_edinburgh_burgesses_1406_to_1700.pdf#page=101 PDF p. 101].</ref><ref name="ProjectSource4">[https://archive.org/details/bim_eighteenth-century_the-history-of-the-suffe_wodrow-robert_1721_1/page/n795/mode/2up?q=%22James+Glasgow%22 archive.org].</ref><ref name="ProjectSource5">[https://archive.org/details/bim_eighteenth-century_the-principal-acts-of-th_church-of-scotland-gene_1738/page/n19/mode/2up?q=%22James+Glasgow%22 archive.org].</ref>

== Sources ==
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Open WikiTree profile

Original notes and downloadsNotes as written, replaced interpretations, comparisons and data exports

The material the page is built from: research notes as originally written, earlier interpretations that have been replaced, automated comparisons and data downloads. The account above is the current one; nothing here overrides it.

Research notes as originally written

Conclusion

The asserted 29 January 1657 birth and placement as a son of James Glasgow and
Agnes Duncan are unsupported and result from a record-role error. The profile's
cited FamilySearch entry is for **Marione Glesgow**; "James Glesgow" appears in
it as her father. It is not a baptism or birth record for a son James.

Detach Glasgow-1376 from the household unless an independent record for a son
James is found. Do not merge this profile into the father merely from the
misread citation, because its later Whitecastle/Covenanter claims have not been
shown to describe the Edinburgh weaver.

The proposed merge with [Glasgow-2682](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Glasgow-2682)
is also rejected. Glasgow-2682 is a documented father with Isobell Duffe from
1677 to 1691. The false 1657 birth on this profile supplies no matching identity
fact, and no record connects the Whitecastle occurrence to the Duffe household.

Source findings

| Source | Finding | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| [FamilySearch index X1YD-PRL](https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X1YD-PRL), cited on Glasgow-1376 | The indexed subject is Marione Glesgow; James Glesgow is the parent named in her entry. | Contradicts use of the event as James's own 1657 birth. |
| [FamilySearch index X1YD-PR2](https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X1YD-PR2), cited on [Marion Glasgow-3143](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Glasgow-3143) | The same 1657 event belongs to Marione Glasgow. | Confirms that the date is already represented by the daughter profile. |
| Charles B. Boog Watson, ed., *Roll of Edinburgh Burgesses and Guild-Brethren, 1406-1700*, printed p. 91, [PDF p. 101](https://www.tradeshouselibrary.org/uploads/4/7/7/2/47723681/roll_of_edinburgh_burgesses_1406_to_1700.pdf#page=101) | In 1686 Marion is directly called daughter of James Glasgow, weaver and burgess. | Independently confirms the roles: Marion is the child and James is her father. |
| [Glasgow-2682 live profile](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Glasgow-2682), checked 27 July 2026 | James and Isobell Duffe had children at Edinburgh from 1677 to 1691; his parents remain unknown. | A separate documented household, not a merge target established by Glasgow-1376's misread date. |

See the [full graph-claim audit](../../surname-research/pre-1700/graph-claim-audit-2026-07-27.md).

Recommended correction applied

Verified live **19 August 2026**: the false 1657 event and Edinburgh birthplace
were removed. WikiTree requires at least one vital date, so birth is now **before
1652**, explicitly an uncertain adult-status estimate from the 1670 proceeding.
Both retained parent links remain uncertain, and the record-role error and
rejected merges are explained in the biography.

Recommended correction following location audit

Leave the structured birthplace blank. The cited 1657 Edinburgh event belongs
to Marion Glasgow; James is named as her father. Edinburgh therefore entered
this profile through a concrete record-role error, not merely an uncertain claim.

Birth-estimate audit - 21 August 2026

The live structured birth was corrected to **about 1650, uncertain**. The estimate is derived from James's documented adult family role rather than a birth record. The earlier `before` value remains only a strict chronological boundary, not the most useful estimated birth. No biography, relationship, source or other structured field was changed in this audit.

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: 69/100 · Stored classification: strong multi-factor lead
Thomas Glasgow: 47/100 · Stored classification: moderate lead
Issobell (Porteous) Glasgow: 42/100 · Stored classification: moderate lead
Bessie (Whyte) Glasgow: 41/100 · Stored classification: moderate lead
Eupham Glasgow: 41/100 · Stored classification: moderate lead
Robert Glasgow: 40/100 · Stored classification: moderate lead
Agnes (Duncan) Glasgow: 37/100 · Stored classification: weak lead
James Glasgow: 32/100 · Stored classification: weak lead
Catherine (Weir) Glasgow: 31/100 · Stored classification: weak lead
James Glasgow: 27/100 · Stored classification: weak lead

Research data and downloads

Person data (JSON) · Family network

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