Alexander Glasgow

Biography
Alexander was born 30 Aug 1880 at Ballybriest. He was the son of James Glasgow and Rachel Bell. 
 Alexander Glasgow, 1880, Magherafelt (https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/details-civil/1963d111818694) at Irish Civil Registration - Births 

He emigrated to the United States, arriving 28 March 1904 at New York aboard the Columbia. The log said he was going to join a cousin George Glasgow, 1311 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia. He was age 23, unmarried.
 
Passenger List:
"New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957" 
The National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at and Departing from Ogdensburg, New York, 5/27/1948 - 11/28/1972; Microfilm Serial or NAID: T715, 1897-1957 
 - (accessed 15 November 2023) 
Name: Alexander Glasgow; Gender: Male; Ethnicity/ Nationality: Irish; Age: 23; Birth Date: abt 1881; Departure Port: Londonderry, Ireland; Arrival Date: 28 Mar. 1904; Arrival Port: New York, New York, USA; Residence Place: Ireland; Ship Name: Columbia.

In 1906 in Philadelphia, he married Emily Smith (or Smythe), 
 
Marriage:
"Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., Marriage Index, 1885-1951" 
 (accessed 15 November 2023) 
Emily Smith marriage to Alexander Glasgow in 1906 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
 
who was Irish-born.

After a visit home, he again sailed to the U.S. in 1908, aboard the California; last residence Cookstown. He gave his father as James Glasgow of Killycurragh, and age as 26. He was 5'10", brown hair, blue eyes, fair complexion, married. The record also said he had previously lived in the US from 1904/1908 and returning to address 4645 Meredith Street, Philadelphia.
 
Passenger List:
"New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957" 
The National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at and Departing from Ogdensburg, New York, 5/27/1948 - 11/28/1972; Microfilm Serial or NAID: T715, 1897-1957 
 - (accessed 15 November 2023) 
Name: Alexander Glassow; Gender: Male; Ethnicity/ Nationality: Irish; Marital Status: Married; Age: 26; Birth Date: abt 1882; Birth Place: Ireland; Other Birth Place: Cookstson; Last Known Residence: Cookstown, Ireland; Departure Port: Londonderry; Arrival Date: 13 Jul 1908; Arrival Port: New York, New York, USA; Residence Place: Ireland; Final Destination: Phila, Pennsylvania; Height: 5 Feet, 10 Inches; Hair Color: Brown; Eye Color: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Money in Possession: 5; Person in Old Country: James Glasgow; Person in Old Country Relationship: Father; Person in Old Country Residence: Killeuraft Cookstown Tyrone; Father: James Glasgow; Ship Name: California.

He passed away 17 June 1967 at Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. He was a widower, and buried at Montrose. He was a retired mechanic.
 
Death:
"Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1970" 
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Box Number: 2526; Certificate Number Range: 057001-059850; Certificate Number: 057013-67 
 - (accessed 15 November 2023) 
Alex Glasgow death 17 Jun 1967 (born 31 Aug. 1883), son of James Glasgow, in Upper Darby, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA.
* Widower of Emily Smythe.
Sources
* Does not seem to appear on 1901 Ireland census.
* Military: "U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918" Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Philadelphia - (accessed 15 November 2023) Name: Alexander Glasgow; Race: White; Birth Date: 31 Aug. 1883; Residence Date: 1917-1918; Street Address: 863 N. Fallon St; Residence Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Draft Board: 46; Physical Build: Medium; Height: Medium; Hair Color: Red; Eye Color: Blue; Relative: Emie Glasgow.
* 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census" Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 44, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1645; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 1663 - (accessed 15 November 2023) Alexander Glasgow (36), married, Inspector, head of household in Philadelphia Ward 44, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Born in Ireland.
* 1930 Census: "1930 United States Federal Census" Year: 1930; Census Place: Upper Darby, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0143; FHL microfilm: 2341767 - (accessed 15 November 2023) Alexander Glasgow (47), married, Mechanic, head of household at 203 Wycombe Avenue, Upper Darby, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA. Born in Ireland.
* Military: "U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942" The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951 - (accessed 15 November 2023) Name: Alexander Glasgow; Gender: Male; Birth Date: 31 Aug. 1883; Birth Place: Cookstown, Ireland; Residence Place: Delaware City, Pennsylvania, USA; Military Draft Date: 1942; Next of Kin: Emily Glasgow.

[[Category:Montrose Cemetery, Upper Darby, Pennsylvania]]
[[Category: Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania]]
[[Category:Migrants from County Tyrone to Pennsylvania]]
[[Category:Killycurragh Townland, Derryloran Parish, County Tyrone]]
[[Category:Ballybriest Townland, Lissan Parish, County Londonderry]]
== Biography ==
{{Ireland Native}}
{{Migrating Ancestor | origin = Ireland | destination = United States | origin-flag = Flags-1.gif | destination-flag = US_Flags-1.png}}
Alexander was born 30 Aug 1880 at Ballybriest. He was the son of [[Glasgow-1676|James Glasgow]] and [[Bell-32242|Rachel Bell]]. 
<ref>[https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/details-civil/1963d111818694 Alexander Glasgow, 1880, Magherafelt] at Irish Civil Registration - Births</ref>

He emigrated to the United States, arriving 28 March 1904 at New York aboard the ''Columbia''. The log said he was going to join a cousin George Glasgow, 1311 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia. He was age 23, unmarried.
<ref>
'''Passenger List''':
"New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957"<br/>
The National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at and Departing from Ogdensburg, New York, 5/27/1948 - 11/28/1972; Microfilm Serial or NAID: T715, 1897-1957<br/>
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Name: Alexander Glasgow; Gender: Male; Ethnicity/ Nationality: Irish; Age: 23; Birth Date: abt 1881; Departure Port: Londonderry, Ireland; Arrival Date: 28 Mar. 1904; Arrival Port: New York, New York, USA; Residence Place: Ireland; Ship Name: Columbia.
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In 1906 in Philadelphia, he married Emily Smith (or Smythe), 
<ref>
'''Marriage''':
"Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., Marriage Index, 1885-1951"<br/>
{{Ancestry Record|2536|347358|au}} (accessed 15 November 2023)<br/>
Emily Smith marriage to Alexander Glasgow in 1906 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
</ref>
who was Irish-born.

After a visit home, he again sailed to the U.S. in 1908, aboard the ''California''; last residence Cookstown. He gave his father as James Glasgow of Killycurragh, and age as 26. He was 5'10", brown hair, blue eyes, fair complexion, married. The record also said he had previously lived in the US from 1904/1908 and returning to address 4645 Meredith Street, Philadelphia.
<ref>
'''Passenger List''':
"New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957"<br/>
The National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at and Departing from Ogdensburg, New York, 5/27/1948 - 11/28/1972; Microfilm Serial or NAID: T715, 1897-1957<br/>
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Name: Alexander Glassow; Gender: Male; Ethnicity/ Nationality: Irish; Marital Status: Married; Age: 26; Birth Date: abt 1882; Birth Place: Ireland; Other Birth Place: Cookstson; Last Known Residence: Cookstown, Ireland; Departure Port: Londonderry; Arrival Date: 13 Jul 1908; Arrival Port: New York, New York, USA; Residence Place: Ireland; Final Destination: Phila, Pennsylvania; Height: 5 Feet, 10 Inches; Hair Color: Brown; Eye Color: Blue; Complexion: Fair; Money in Possession: 5; Person in Old Country: James Glasgow; Person in Old Country Relationship: Father; Person in Old Country Residence: Killeuraft Cookstown Tyrone; Father: James Glasgow; Ship Name: California.
</ref>

He passed away 17 June 1967 at Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. He was a widower, and buried at Montrose. He was a retired mechanic.
<ref>
'''Death''':
"Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1970"<br/>
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Box Number: 2526; Certificate Number Range: 057001-059850; Certificate Number: 057013-67<br/>
{{Ancestry Sharing|7720316|7b22746f6b656e223a224e6a374957796a364f776935544638346e424a744438724263757a44617147663641763876536d4a5734343d222c22746f6b656e5f76657273696f6e223a225632227d}} - {{Ancestry Record|5164|15159674|au}} (accessed 15 November 2023)<br/>
Alex Glasgow death 17 Jun 1967 (born 31 Aug. 1883), son of James Glasgow, in Upper Darby, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA.
* Widower of Emily Smythe.
</ref>
<ref>{{FindAGrave|166104558}}</ref>

== Sources ==
<references />
* Does not seem to appear on 1901 Ireland census.
* '''Military''': "U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"<br/>Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Philadelphia<br/>{{Ancestry Sharing|7720391|7b22746f6b656e223a22316c6678364b53787a51676f78346b6c5663545664314a4835575877576c7376345777645355554b696f553d222c22746f6b656e5f76657273696f6e223a225632227d}} - {{Ancestry Record|6482|25394069|au}} (accessed 15 November 2023)<br/>Name: Alexander Glasgow; Race: White; Birth Date: 31 Aug. 1883; Residence Date: 1917-1918; Street Address: 863 N. Fallon St; Residence Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Draft Board: 46; Physical Build: Medium; Height: Medium; Hair Color: Red; Eye Color: Blue; Relative: Emie Glasgow.
* '''1920 Census''': "1920 United States Federal Census"<br/>Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 44, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1645; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 1663<br/>{{Ancestry Sharing|7720345|7b22746f6b656e223a22697139653854475931384f536f532b3358615238333244385662767332496a7337587142776e454c59474d3d222c22746f6b656e5f76657273696f6e223a225632227d}} - {{Ancestry Record|6061|52460599|au}} (accessed 15 November 2023)<br/>Alexander Glasgow (36), married, Inspector, head of household in Philadelphia Ward 44, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Born in Ireland.
* '''1930 Census''': "1930 United States Federal Census"<br/>Year: 1930; Census Place: Upper Darby, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0143; FHL microfilm: 2341767<br/>{{Ancestry Sharing|7720337|7b22746f6b656e223a22455a482f306d5235704a53304245632f6842477a347547617a514436485168497878644b6b364e696954773d222c22746f6b656e5f76657273696f6e223a225632227d}} - {{Ancestry Record|6224|51175941|au}} (accessed 15 November 2023)<br/>Alexander Glasgow (47), married, Mechanic, head of household at 203 Wycombe Avenue, Upper Darby, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA. Born in Ireland.
* '''Military''': "U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942"<br/>The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951<br/>{{Ancestry Sharing|7720385|7b22746f6b656e223a2234527550495a546942333972386b734b434d4c4458562f6a476a71384c5455664b6b41576e4575527543493d222c22746f6b656e5f76657273696f6e223a225632227d}} - {{Ancestry Record|1002|2316392|au}} (accessed 15 November 2023)<br/>Name: Alexander Glasgow; Gender: Male; Birth Date: 31 Aug. 1883; Birth Place: Cookstown, Ireland; Residence Place: Delaware City, Pennsylvania, USA; Military Draft Date: 1942; Next of Kin: Emily Glasgow.