Glasgow Surname Project

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Alexander Glasgow

1814-11-13 – after 1880-05-21

Glasgow-1574 · 1 mapped association

Newton Village, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom→Newton, Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom
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At a glance

Identity & family

Tree links organise the family; documentary status still varies.

1Mapped records
6Close relations
2Evidence items
2Candidate leads
Birth
1814-11-13 · Newton Village, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Death
after 1880-05-21 · Newton, Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom
Parents
George GlasgowconfidentLilias (Robertson) Glasgowconfident
Spouses
Ann (Baigrie) Glasgow
Children
George GlasgowLillias GlasgowMargaret Glasgow
Gender
Male
WikiTree
Glasgow-1574
Research clusters
Scotland One-Tree profile leads
Mapped descendants
3

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 positionGeorge Glasgow (1840)
Maternal grandfather positionNot identifiable from dated child profiles
Maternal grandmother positionLillias Glasgow (1843)
Paternal grandmother positionMargaret Glasgow (1846)

Known-position checks: 0 support · 0 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

No candidate met the minimum age, location or family-naming threshold.

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.

Automated fit57/100
Similar Person
Dates1813–1875PlacesCalton, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom → Rothesay, Buteshire, Scotland, United KingdomParent comparisonNo shared parent is indexed
Why it may fit
  • same first and last name (+18)
  • birth years within 1 (+25)
  • death years within 5 (+5)

unassessed father attachments differ (−5)

Full comparison detail
  • same first and last name (+18)
  • birth years within 1 (+25)
  • death years within 5 (+5)
  • matching child name: Margaret Glasgow

Conflicts: unassessed father attachments differ (−5)

Open side-by-side comparison
Automated fit53/100
Similar Person
Dates1816–1852PlacesNewton, Linlithgowshire, Scotland, United KingdomParent comparisonNo shared parent is indexed
Why it may fit
  • same first and last name (+18)
  • birth years within 2 (+25)
  • overlapping locality (+8)

death years differ by 28 (−18)

Full comparison detail
  • same first and last name (+18)
  • birth years within 2 (+25)
  • overlapping locality (+8)
  • same spouse name (+20)

Conflicts: death years differ by 28 (−18)

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.

Open only what you need

Research & records

Life and record timelineChronological mapped occurrences and their underlying sources.1 record
b. 1814

Profile-stated birthplace: Newton Village, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

Midlothian — 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://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ45-TJF : 12 February 2020), Alexander Glasgow, 1814. familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ45-TJF (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ45-TJF)

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.7 claims
1Derivative
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. census — Source: "1851 Scotland Census," database, 1851 Census (https://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?dbid=1076&h=2926792&indiv=try&o_vc=Record:OtherRecord&rhSource=60143): Alexander Glasgow, House Joiner, at Wellington Place, Midlothian with wife Ann and children George, Lillias, Margaret.
  2. census — Source: "1861 Scotland Census," database, 1861 Census (https://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=1080&h=1366518&tid=&pid=&queryId=927aa2332fae9cfff9fe1a66b5b037c7&usePUB=true&_phsrc=dfz35&_phstart=successSource): Alexander Glasgow, Joiner, in Midlothian, Newton with wife Ann and son John B.
  3. census — Source: "1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census," database, 1871 Census (https://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?dbid=1104&h=3333597&indiv=try&o_vc=Record:OtherRecord&rhSource=60143): Alexander Glasgow, Joiner, at East Millerhill, Newton, Midlothian with wife Ann.
Sources and provenanceStructured citations and source-quality classifications.2 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://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ45-TJF : 12 February 2020), Alexander Glasgow, 1814. familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ45-TJF (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ45-TJF)
  2. tree_only WikiTree profile export for Glasgow-1574
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-1574 was captured 2026-08-07T09:54:35+00:00; WikiTree profile revision 2024-03-02.

Profile location claims

EventDateLocationStatus
birth—Newton Village, Midlothian, Scotland, United KingdomWikiTree profile field
death—Newton, Caithness, ScotlandWikiTree profile field
marriage1837-07-20Liberton, Midlothian, ScotlandWikiTree relationship field

Immediate relationship snapshot

RelationshipPersonWikiTree IDDates and places returned
ParentsGeorge GlasgowGlasgow-15291769-00-00 · Wandell and Lamington, Lanarkshire, Scotland · 0000-00-00
ParentsLilias GlasgowRobertson-203241777-00-00 · 0000-00-00
ChildrenGeorge GlasgowGlasgow-15901840-00-00 · 0000-00-00
ChildrenLillias GlasgowGlasgow-15911843-00-00 · Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom · 0000-00-00
ChildrenMargaret GlasgowGlasgow-15921846-00-00 · Scotland, United Kingdom · 0000-00-00
SpousesAnn GlasgowBaigrie-281816-00-00 · Midlothian, Scotland · 0000-00-00 · 1837-07-20 · Liberton, Midlothian, Scotland

Record-bearing passages

Profile source citations

  1. "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ45-TJF : 12 February 2020), Alexander Glasgow, 1814. familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ45-TJF (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ45-TJF) source link 1 source link 2

Other external links in the profile

Full captured biography text
Alexander Glasgow Research Page
Biography
Alexander was christened 25 Nov 1814 to parents George Glasgow (abt.1769-) and Lilias (Robertson) Glasgow (abt.1777-) "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ45-TJF : 12 February 2020), Alexander Glasgow, 1814. familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ45-TJF (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ45-TJF) 

Alexander Glasgow's life is documented through a series of census records spanning two decades in the mid-19th century. These records offer insights into his occupation, family dynamics, and residency in Midlothian, Scotland.
1851 Census
The 1851 Census reveals Alexander Glasgow residing at Wellington Place, Midlothian. His profession is listed as a house joiner. He is recorded living with his wife, Ann, and their children: George, Lillias, and Margaret.

Source: "1851 Scotland Census," database, 1851 Census (https://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?dbid=1076&h=2926792&indiv=try&o_vc=Record:OtherRecord&rhSource=60143): Alexander Glasgow, House Joiner, at Wellington Place, Midlothian with wife Ann and children George, Lillias, Margaret. Parish: Midlothian; citing ED, Page, Household schedule number, Line, Roll, Registration district.
1861 Census
In 1861, Alexander Glasgow, now aged 45, is found in Newton, Midlothian. He continues his work as a joiner, living with his wife, Ann, and their son, John B Glasgow.

Source: "1861 Scotland Census," database, 1861 Census (https://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=1080&h=1366518&tid=&pid=&queryId=927aa2332fae9cfff9fe1a66b5b037c7&usePUB=true&_phsrc=dfz35&_phstart=successSource): Alexander Glasgow, Joiner, in Midlothian, Newton with wife Ann and son John B. Glasgow. Parish: Newton; citing ED, Page, Household schedule number, Line, Roll, Registration district.
1871 Census
By 1871, Alexander, aged 56, heads a household in East Millerhill, Newton, Midlothian. He is a joiner, with his wife Ann, aged 57, who originates from Libberton, Midlothian, Scotland.

Source: "1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census," database, 1871 Census (https://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?dbid=1104&h=3333597&indiv=try&o_vc=Record:OtherRecord&rhSource=60143): Alexander Glasgow, Joiner, at East Millerhill, Newton, Midlothian with wife Ann. Parish: Newton; citing ED, Page, Household schedule number, Line, Roll, Registration district.
Sources
Raw WikiTree biography markup
[[Space:Alexander_Glasgow|Alexander Glasgow Research Page]]

== Biography ==

Alexander was christened 25 Nov 1814 to parents [[Glasgow-1529|George Glasgow (abt.1769-)]] and [[Robertson-20324|Lilias (Robertson) Glasgow (abt.1777-)]]<ref>"Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ45-TJF : 12 February 2020), Alexander Glasgow, 1814. [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ45-TJF familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ45-TJF]</ref>

Alexander Glasgow's life is documented through a series of census records spanning two decades in the mid-19th century. These records offer insights into his occupation, family dynamics, and residency in Midlothian, Scotland.

=== 1851 Census ===

The 1851 Census reveals Alexander Glasgow residing at Wellington Place, Midlothian. His profession is listed as a house joiner. He is recorded living with his wife, Ann, and their children: George, Lillias, and Margaret.

'''Source:''' ''"1851 Scotland Census,"'' database, [https://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?dbid=1076&h=2926792&indiv=try&o_vc=Record:OtherRecord&rhSource=60143 1851 Census]: Alexander Glasgow, House Joiner, at Wellington Place, Midlothian with wife Ann and children George, Lillias, Margaret. Parish: Midlothian; citing ED, Page, Household schedule number, Line, Roll, Registration district.

=== 1861 Census ===

In 1861, Alexander Glasgow, now aged 45, is found in Newton, Midlothian. He continues his work as a joiner, living with his wife, Ann, and their son, John B Glasgow.

'''Source:''' ''"1861 Scotland Census,"'' database, [https://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=1080&h=1366518&tid=&pid=&queryId=927aa2332fae9cfff9fe1a66b5b037c7&usePUB=true&_phsrc=dfz35&_phstart=successSource 1861 Census]: Alexander Glasgow, Joiner, in Midlothian, Newton with wife Ann and son John B. Glasgow. Parish: Newton; citing ED, Page, Household schedule number, Line, Roll, Registration district.

=== 1871 Census ===

By 1871, Alexander, aged 56, heads a household in East Millerhill, Newton, Midlothian. He is a joiner, with his wife Ann, aged 57, who originates from Libberton, Midlothian, Scotland.

'''Source:''' ''"1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census,"'' database, [https://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?dbid=1104&h=3333597&indiv=try&o_vc=Record:OtherRecord&rhSource=60143 1871 Census]: Alexander Glasgow, Joiner, at East Millerhill, Newton, Midlothian with wife Ann. Parish: Newton; citing ED, Page, Household schedule number, Line, Roll, Registration district.

== Sources ==
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