Thomas Glasgow

Biography
Thomas Glasgow was christened on 2 August 1761 in Currie, Midlothian, Scotland. His parents were recorded as John Glasgow and Mary Robertson "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". . The indexed record notes a "Birth Date 8", suggesting his birth may have occurred on the 8th day of a month shortly before his christening, likely July 1761.

On 17 May 1789, Thomas married Margaret Chapman in Kirknewton and East Calder, Midlothian, Scotland "Scotland Marriages, 1561-1910", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XY9W-PHS : 11 February 2020), Thomas Glasgow and Margaret Chapman, married 17 May 1789, Kirknewton and East Calder, Midlothian, Scotland. .

Thomas and Margaret established their family in Kirknewton and East Calder, where they had several children christened:
* John Glasgow, christened 15 August 1790 "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ4K-TSM : 12 February 2020), Thomas Glasgow in entry for John Glasgow, christened 15 Aug 1790, Kirknewton and East Calder, Midlothian, Scotland. Mother: Margaret Chapman. . 
* George Glasgow, christened 26 August 1792 "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ4K-RZJ : 12 February 2020), Thomas Glasgow in entry for George Glasgow, christened 26 Aug 1792, Kirknewton and East Calder, Midlothian, Scotland. Mother: Margaret Chapman. .
* James Glasgow, christened 10 August 1794 "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ4K-RXD : 12 February 2020), Thomas Glasgow in entry for James Glasgow, christened 10 Aug 1794, Kirknewton and East Calder, Midlothian, Scotland. Mother: Margaret Chapman. .
* Thomas Glasgow, christened 17 July 1796 "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ4K-TV8 : 12 February 2020), Thomas Glasgow in entry for Thomas Glasgow, christened 17 Jul 1796, Kirknewton and East Calder, Midlothian, Scotland. Mother: Margaret Chapman. . (Presumably died young, before the birth of his brother of the same name).
* David Glasgow, christened 10 July 1798 "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ4K-TPD : 12 February 2020), Thomas Glasgow in entry for David Glasgow, christened 10 Jul 1798, Kirknewton and East Calder, Midlothian, Scotland. Mother: Mary or Margaret Chapman. . (Mother indexed as "Mary or Margaret Chapman").
* Thomas Glasgow, christened 8 June 1800 "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ4K-TVX : 12 February 2020), Thomas Glasgow in entry for Thomas Glasgow, christened 8 Jun 1800, Kirknewton and East Calder, Midlothian, Scotland. Mother: Margaret Chapman. .

The death year of 1834 is associated with this Thomas on FamilySearch "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 02 April 2023, 01:22), entry for Thomas Glasgow (PID https://beta.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:G41D-3G8 ); contributed by various users. (Note: Collaborative source, requires verification, especially for death date). , but this requires verification through primary death or burial records.
Research Notes
* Linking Identities: While the timeline and locations (Currie near Kirknewton) make it highly plausible that the Thomas christened in 1761 (son of John & Mary) is the same Thomas who married Margaret Chapman in 1789, definitive proof (like a will, land record, or more detailed marriage record mentioning parents) has not yet been cited.
* Mother's Name for David: The index for son David's christening "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ4K-TPD : 12 February 2020), Thomas Glasgow in entry for David Glasgow, christened 10 Jul 1798, Kirknewton and East Calder, Midlothian, Scotland. Mother: Mary or Margaret Chapman. lists the mother as "Mary or Margaret Chapman". This could be a transcription ambiguity or error; given all other children list Margaret, it is most likely Margaret. Checking the original parish register image is recommended.
* Children Named Thomas: The christening of two sons named Thomas (1796 and 1800) strongly suggests the elder Thomas died in infancy or childhood, a common occurrence and naming practice at the time. Seeking a burial record for the first Thomas (c. 1796-1800) would support this.
* Death Verification: A primary source confirming the 1834 death date and place is needed. Searching Scottish death/burial records (post-1855 civil registration is less likely helpful, so parish burials or monumental inscriptions before then) is recommended.
Sources

== Biography ==
Thomas Glasgow was christened on '''2 August 1761''' in Currie, Midlothian, Scotland. His parents were recorded as [[Glasgow-1606|John Glasgow]] and [[Robertson-20326|Mary Robertson]]<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>. The indexed record notes a "Birth Date 8", suggesting his birth may have occurred on the 8th day of a month shortly before his christening, likely July 1761.

On 17 May 1789, Thomas married '''Margaret Chapman''' in Kirknewton and East Calder, Midlothian, Scotland<ref>"Scotland Marriages, 1561-1910", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XY9W-PHS : 11 February 2020), Thomas Glasgow and Margaret Chapman, married 17 May 1789, Kirknewton and East Calder, Midlothian, Scotland.</ref>.

Thomas and Margaret established their family in Kirknewton and East Calder, where they had several children christened:
* [[Glasgow-427|John Glasgow]], christened 15 August 1790<ref>"Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ4K-TSM : 12 February 2020), Thomas Glasgow in entry for John Glasgow, christened 15 Aug 1790, Kirknewton and East Calder, Midlothian, Scotland. Mother: Margaret Chapman.</ref>. 
* George Glasgow, christened 26 August 1792<ref>"Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ4K-RZJ : 12 February 2020), Thomas Glasgow in entry for George Glasgow, christened 26 Aug 1792, Kirknewton and East Calder, Midlothian, Scotland. Mother: Margaret Chapman.</ref>.
* James Glasgow, christened 10 August 1794<ref>"Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ4K-RXD : 12 February 2020), Thomas Glasgow in entry for James Glasgow, christened 10 Aug 1794, Kirknewton and East Calder, Midlothian, Scotland. Mother: Margaret Chapman.</ref>.
* Thomas Glasgow, christened 17 July 1796<ref>"Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ4K-TV8 : 12 February 2020), Thomas Glasgow in entry for Thomas Glasgow, christened 17 Jul 1796, Kirknewton and East Calder, Midlothian, Scotland. Mother: Margaret Chapman.</ref>. (Presumably died young, before the birth of his brother of the same name).
* David Glasgow, christened 10 July 1798<ref>"Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ4K-TPD : 12 February 2020), Thomas Glasgow in entry for David Glasgow, christened 10 Jul 1798, Kirknewton and East Calder, Midlothian, Scotland. Mother: Mary or Margaret Chapman.</ref>. (Mother indexed as "Mary or Margaret Chapman").
* Thomas Glasgow, christened 8 June 1800<ref>"Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ4K-TVX : 12 February 2020), Thomas Glasgow in entry for Thomas Glasgow, christened 8 Jun 1800, Kirknewton and East Calder, Midlothian, Scotland. Mother: Margaret Chapman.</ref>.

The death year of 1834 is associated with this Thomas on FamilySearch<ref>"Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> (http://familysearch.org : modified 02 April 2023, 01:22), entry for Thomas Glasgow (PID https://beta.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:G41D-3G8 ); contributed by various users. (Note: Collaborative source, requires verification, especially for death date).</ref>, but this requires verification through primary death or burial records.

== Research Notes ==

* '''Linking Identities:''' While the timeline and locations (Currie near Kirknewton) make it highly plausible that the Thomas christened in 1761 (son of John & Mary) is the same Thomas who married Margaret Chapman in 1789, definitive proof (like a will, land record, or more detailed marriage record mentioning parents) has not yet been cited.
* '''Mother's Name for David:''' The index for son David's christening<ref>"Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ4K-TPD : 12 February 2020), Thomas Glasgow in entry for David Glasgow, christened 10 Jul 1798, Kirknewton and East Calder, Midlothian, Scotland. Mother: Mary or Margaret Chapman.</ref> lists the mother as "Mary or Margaret Chapman". This could be a transcription ambiguity or error; given all other children list Margaret, it is most likely Margaret. Checking the original parish register image is recommended.
* '''Children Named Thomas:''' The christening of two sons named Thomas (1796 and 1800) strongly suggests the elder Thomas died in infancy or childhood, a common occurrence and naming practice at the time. Seeking a burial record for the first Thomas (c. 1796-1800) would support this.
* '''Death Verification:''' A primary source confirming the 1834 death date and place is needed. Searching Scottish death/burial records (post-1855 civil registration is less likely helpful, so parish burials or monumental inscriptions before then) is recommended.

== Sources ==
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