Robert Glasgow

Biography
Robert was born on 5 May 1847, the son of Peter Glasgow and Agnes Scott. 
Birth or Baptism:
"Church of Scotland: Old Parish Registers - Births and Baptisms", database, 
National Records of Scotland, 
(ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/) : accessed 11 July 2026), 
Robert Glasgow born or baptised on 5 May 1847, son of Peter Glasgow & Agnes Scott, in Haddington, Haddingtonshire, Scotland; 
citing Parish Number 709, Ref 70/340, Frame 2373.
 
Baptism:
"Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, 
( : accessed 11 July 2026), 
Robert Glasgow baptism (born 5 May 1847), son of Peter Glasgow & Agnes Scott, in Haddington, Haddingtonshire, Scotland; 
citing Digital film/folder number: 7; FHL microfilm: 1067849; Record number: 14011774.

:In the 1861 census Robert (age 13), Ag Lab, was the son of Agnes Glasgow at Morhambank, Morham, East Lothian. 
1861 Census:
"1861 Scotland Census", database, 
( : accessed 11 July 2026), 
Robert Glasgow (13) son, Ag Lab, in household of Agnes Glasgow (60) in Morhambank in Morham registration district. Born in Haddn, haddnsh; 
citing Parish Morham, ED 2, Page 2, Line 16, Roll CSSCT1861_134, Registration Number 712, Household schedule number 14.
{| border="1" cellpadding="4"
|- bgcolor=#E1F0B4
| Name || Relation || Status || Sex || Age || Occupation || Birth Place
|-
| Agnes Glasgow || Head || || F || 60 || Formerly Ploughmans La || Aberlady, haddnsh
|-
| James Glasgow || Son || || M || 28 || Ag Lab || Haddn, haddnsh
|-
| Isabella Glasgow || Daughter || || F || 17 || Ag Lab || Haddn, haddnsh
|-
| Robert Glasgow || Son || || M || 13 || Ag Lab || Haddn, haddnsh
|-
| Willam Glasgow || Grandson || || M || 9 || Scholar || Haddn, haddnsh
|}
 
:In the 1871 census Robt (age 23), Labourer, was the cousin of Wm Agnes at 3 Burns Street, Leith, Leith South, Midlothian. 
1871 Census:
"1871 Scotland Census", database, 
( : accessed 11 July 2026), 
Robt Glasgow (23) cousin, Labourer, in household of Wm Agnes (39) at 3 Burns Street, Leith, Leith South, Midlothian in Leith South Burgh registration district. Born in Haddington; 
citing Parish Leith South, ED 3, Page 2, Line 12, Roll CSSCT1871_169, Registration Number 692/2, Household schedule number 12.
{| border="1" cellpadding="4"
|- bgcolor=#E1F0B4
| Name || Relation || Status || Sex || Age || Occupation || Birth Place
|-
| Wm Agnes || Head || || F || 39 || Lodg H Keeper || Abbogmine, haddington
|-
| Robt Glasgow || Cousin || || M || 23 || Labourer || Haddington
|-
| Willm Glasgow || Cousin || || M || 19 || Clerk || Glororum, haddington
|-
| David Franck || Lodger || || M || 56 || Warchouseman || St Bernoly, roxburghsh
|}

Robert's marriage to Helen Whitehead was registered in 1871 in the Prestonkirk district. 
Marriage Registration:
"Statutory Register of Marriages", database, 
National Records of Scotland, 
(ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/) : accessed 11 July 2026), 
Robert Glasgow marriage to Helen Whitehead registered 1871 in Prestonkirk; 
citing Ref 717/3.

:In the 1881 census Robert (age 33), Ploughman, was the head of household at Ploughmans House, Athelstaneford, East Lothian. 
1881 Census:
"1881 Scotland Census", database, 
( : accessed 11 July 2026), 
Robert Glasgow (33), Ploughman, head of household at Ploughmans House in Athelstaneford registration district. Born in Haddington, Haddington Shire; 
citing Parish Athelstaneford, ED 2, Page 5, Line 12, Roll cssct1881_303, Registration Number 703, Household schedule number 17.
{| border="1" cellpadding="4"
|- bgcolor=#E1F0B4
| Name || Relation || Status || Sex || Age || Occupation || Birth Place
|-
| Robert Glasgow || Head || || M || 33 || Ploughman || Haddington, Haddington Shire
|-
| Helen Glasgow || Wife || || F || 34 || || Garvald, Haddington Shire
|-
| Agnes Glasgow || Daughter || || F || 9 || Scholar || Garvald, Haddington Shire
|-
| Isabella Glasgow || Daughter || || F || 6 || || Hadington, Haddington Shire
|-
| Elisabeth Glasgow || Daughter || || F || 3 || || Whittingham, Haddington Shire
|-
| Peter Glasgow || Son || || M || 7 M || || Athelstaneford, Haddington Shire
|}
 
:In the 1891 census Robert (age 43), Farm Servant, was the head of household at Templehall, Pencaitland, East Lothian. 
1891 Census:
"1891 Scotland Census", database, 
( : accessed 11 July 2026), 
Robert Glasgow (43), Farm Servant, head of household in Templehall in Pencaitland registration district. Born in Haddington, Haddington Shire; 
citing Parish Pencaitland, ED 4, Page 5, Line 14, Roll CSSCT1891_373, Registration Number 716, Household schedule number 24.
{| border="1" cellpadding="4"
|- bgcolor=#E1F0B4
| Name || Relation || Status || Sex || Age || Occupation || Birth Place
|-
| Robert Glasgow || Head || || M || 43 || Farm Servant || Haddington, Haddington Shire
|-
| Helen Glasgow || Wife || || F || 44 || || Whitlingham, Haddington Shire
|-
| Isabella Glasgow || Dr (doctor) || || F || 16 || Ag Farm Servant || Haddington, Haddington Shire
|-
| Elizabeth Glasgow || Dr (doctor) || || F || 13 || Ag Farm Servant || Whitlingham, Haddington Shire
|-
| Peter Glasgow || Son || || M || 10 || Scholar || Athelstaneford, Haddington Shire
|-
| Helen Glasgow || Dr (doctor) || || F || 2 || || Pencaitland, Haddington Shire
|}

Robert's death (age 49) was registered in 1896 in the St Giles district. 
Death Registration:
"Statutory Register of Deaths", database, 
National Records of Scotland, 
(ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/) : accessed 11 July 2026), 
Robert Glasgow death registered 1896 in St Giles (age 49, mother's maiden name Scott); 
citing Ref 685/4/255.
Sources
* https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XTYQ-SFM

[[Category:Prestonkirk Parish, East Lothian]]
== Biography ==
Robert was born on 5 May 1847, the son of [[Glasgow-1450|Peter Glasgow]] and [[Scott-41744|Agnes Scott]].<ref>
'''Birth or Baptism''':
"Church of Scotland: Old Parish Registers - Births and Baptisms", database, 
National Records of Scotland, 
([https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ ScotlandsPeople] : accessed 11 July 2026), 
Robert Glasgow born or baptised on 5 May 1847, son of Peter Glasgow & Agnes Scott, in Haddington, Haddingtonshire, Scotland; 
citing Parish Number 709, Ref 70/340, Frame 2373.
</ref><ref>
'''Baptism''':
"Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, 
({{FamilySearch Record|XTYQ-SX1}} : accessed 11 July 2026), 
Robert Glasgow baptism (born 5 May 1847), son of Peter Glasgow & Agnes Scott, in Haddington, Haddingtonshire, Scotland; 
citing Digital film/folder number: 7; FHL microfilm: 1067849; Record number: 14011774.
</ref>

:In the 1861 census Robert (age 13), Ag Lab, was the son of Agnes Glasgow at Morhambank, Morham, East Lothian.<ref>
'''1861 Census''':
"1861 Scotland Census", database, 
({{Ancestry Record|1080|477577|uk}} : accessed 11 July 2026), 
Robert Glasgow (13) son, Ag Lab, in household of Agnes Glasgow (60) in Morhambank in Morham registration district. Born in Haddn, haddnsh; 
citing Parish Morham, ED 2, Page 2, Line 16, Roll CSSCT1861_134, Registration Number 712, Household schedule number 14.
{| border="1" cellpadding="4"
|- bgcolor=#E1F0B4
| Name || Relation || Status || Sex || Age || Occupation || Birth Place
|-
| Agnes Glasgow || Head ||  || F || 60 || Formerly Ploughmans La || Aberlady, haddnsh
|-
| James Glasgow || Son ||  || M || 28 || Ag Lab || Haddn, haddnsh
|-
| Isabella Glasgow || Daughter ||  || F || 17 || Ag Lab || Haddn, haddnsh
|-
| '''Robert Glasgow''' || '''Son''' ||  || '''M''' || '''13''' || '''Ag Lab''' || '''Haddn, haddnsh'''
|-
| Willam Glasgow || Grandson ||  || M || 9 || Scholar || Haddn, haddnsh
|}
</ref>
:In the 1871 census Robt (age 23), Labourer, was the cousin of Wm Agnes at 3 Burns Street, Leith, Leith South, Midlothian.<ref>
'''1871 Census''':
"1871 Scotland Census", database, 
({{Ancestry Record|1104|3296363|uk}} : accessed 11 July 2026), 
Robt Glasgow (23) cousin, Labourer, in household of Wm Agnes (39) at 3 Burns Street, Leith, Leith South, Midlothian in Leith South Burgh registration district. Born in Haddington; 
citing Parish Leith South, ED 3, Page 2, Line 12, Roll CSSCT1871_169, Registration Number 692/2, Household schedule number 12.
{| border="1" cellpadding="4"
|- bgcolor=#E1F0B4
| Name || Relation || Status || Sex || Age || Occupation || Birth Place
|-
| Wm Agnes || Head ||  || F || 39 || Lodg H Keeper || Abbogmine, haddington
|-
| '''Robt Glasgow''' || '''Cousin''' ||  || '''M''' || '''23''' || '''Labourer''' || '''Haddington'''
|-
| Willm Glasgow || Cousin ||  || M || 19 || Clerk || Glororum, haddington
|-
| David Franck || Lodger ||  || M || 56 || Warchouseman || St Bernoly, roxburghsh
|}
</ref>

Robert's marriage to Helen Whitehead was registered in 1871 in the Prestonkirk district.<ref>
'''Marriage Registration''':
"Statutory Register of Marriages", database, 
National Records of Scotland, 
([https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ ScotlandsPeople] : accessed 11 July 2026), 
Robert Glasgow marriage to Helen Whitehead registered 1871 in Prestonkirk; 
citing Ref 717/3.
</ref>

:In the 1881 census Robert (age 33), Ploughman, was the head of household at Ploughmans House, Athelstaneford, East Lothian.<ref>
'''1881 Census''':
"1881 Scotland Census", database, 
({{Ancestry Record|1119|3028989|uk}} : accessed 11 July 2026), 
Robert Glasgow (33), Ploughman, head of household at Ploughmans House in Athelstaneford registration district. Born in Haddington, Haddington Shire; 
citing Parish Athelstaneford, ED 2, Page 5, Line 12, Roll cssct1881_303, Registration Number 703, Household schedule number 17.
{| border="1" cellpadding="4"
|- bgcolor=#E1F0B4
| Name || Relation || Status || Sex || Age || Occupation || Birth Place
|-
| '''Robert Glasgow''' || '''Head''' ||  || '''M''' || '''33''' || '''Ploughman''' || '''Haddington, Haddington Shire'''
|-
| Helen Glasgow || Wife ||  || F || 34 ||  || Garvald, Haddington Shire
|-
| Agnes Glasgow || Daughter ||  || F || 9 || Scholar || Garvald, Haddington Shire
|-
| Isabella Glasgow || Daughter ||  || F || 6 ||  || Hadington, Haddington Shire
|-
| Elisabeth Glasgow || Daughter ||  || F || 3 ||  || Whittingham, Haddington Shire
|-
| Peter Glasgow || Son ||  || M || 7 M ||  || Athelstaneford, Haddington Shire
|}
</ref>
:In the 1891 census Robert (age 43), Farm Servant, was the head of household at Templehall, Pencaitland, East Lothian.<ref>
'''1891 Census''':
"1891 Scotland Census", database, 
({{Ancestry Record|1108|2782288|uk}} : accessed 11 July 2026), 
Robert Glasgow (43), Farm Servant, head of household in Templehall in Pencaitland registration district. Born in Haddington, Haddington Shire; 
citing Parish Pencaitland, ED 4, Page 5, Line 14, Roll CSSCT1891_373, Registration Number 716, Household schedule number 24.
{| border="1" cellpadding="4"
|- bgcolor=#E1F0B4
| Name || Relation || Status || Sex || Age || Occupation || Birth Place
|-
| '''Robert Glasgow''' || '''Head''' ||  || '''M''' || '''43''' || '''Farm Servant''' || '''Haddington, Haddington Shire'''
|-
| Helen Glasgow || Wife ||  || F || 44 ||  || Whitlingham, Haddington Shire
|-
| Isabella Glasgow || Dr (doctor) ||  || F || 16 || Ag Farm Servant || Haddington, Haddington Shire
|-
| Elizabeth Glasgow || Dr (doctor) ||  || F || 13 || Ag Farm Servant || Whitlingham, Haddington Shire
|-
| Peter Glasgow || Son ||  || M || 10 || Scholar || Athelstaneford, Haddington Shire
|-
| Helen Glasgow || Dr (doctor) ||  || F || 2 ||  || Pencaitland, Haddington Shire
|}
</ref>

Robert's death (age 49) was registered in 1896 in the St Giles district.<ref>
'''Death Registration''':
"Statutory Register of Deaths", database, 
National Records of Scotland, 
([https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ ScotlandsPeople] : accessed 11 July 2026), 
Robert Glasgow death registered 1896 in St Giles (age 49, mother's maiden name Scott); 
citing Ref 685/4/255.
</ref>

== Sources ==
<references />
* https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XTYQ-SFM