Researched biography · Glasgow-2436
William Glasgow
before 29 November 1662
Saint Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Scotland
About William
William Glasgow was born or baptised in St Cuthbert's parish on 29 November 1662, according to the Scotland’s People index of the Old Parish Registers (parish 685 / 2, reference 30 / 53), which names his parents as Robert Glasgow and Eupham Laurimer. The entry is known from the index only: the original register image has not been inspected, and the indexed date is not proved to be a birth date. The file records nothing further about his life.
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- Robert Glasgow1 section of notes
What the research found
These research notes were last revised on 7 October 2026.
Summary of the research
Overall conclusion
This summary is given in full at the top of the page.
What the records show
Source findingsSupplied OPR births and baptisms: row 56 — 10 September 2026
Scotland’s People, Old Parish Registers, births and baptisms; exact surname Glasgow through 1700, 127 supplied results. WILLIAM GLASGOW; indexed date 29/11/1662; St Cuthbert's; parish 685 / 2, reference 30 / 53. Parents/other exactly as indexed: ROBERT GLASGOW/EUPHAM LAURIMER FR594 (FR594). Indexed gender: M.
Assessment: Matches the existing child-record account by indexed date, locality and recorded family. This row adds the complete index locator as supporting provenance; it does not establish a new event or relationship.
Original image not inspected for this batch. The combined collection’s date does not automatically establish a birthday. Names alone do not uniquely identify attached parents or connect a child with a later adult. An omitted parent or indexed gender U remains unspecified in this source.
Next action: No additional WikiTree update from this row; preserve any existing pending work.
Family and relationships
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Parents 2Robert Glasgow30 December 1627–date not establishedEupham Glasgow Laurimerc. 1630–date not established
| Person and dates | Relationship | Current assessment | Why this relationship is shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Glasgow 30 December 1627–date not established | father | Unassessed father link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
| Eupham Glasgow Laurimer c. 1630–date not established | mother | Unassessed mother link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
Brothers and sisters 4Eupham Glasgowbefore 8 May 1651–date not establishedJonet Glasgowbefore 1 January 1657–date not establishedKathrin Glasgow3 February 1659–date not establishedMagdalene Glasgow14 August 1664–date not established
| Person and dates | Relationship | Current assessment | Why this relationship is shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eupham Glasgow before 8 May 1651–date not established | sibling | Unassessed sibling link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
| Jonet Glasgow before 1 January 1657–date not established | sibling | Unassessed sibling link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
| Kathrin Glasgow 3 February 1659–date not established | sibling | Unassessed sibling link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
| Magdalene Glasgow 14 August 1664–date not established | sibling | Unassessed sibling link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
Life and records
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Historical chronology
Profile-stated birthplace: Saint Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Scotland
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Profile-stated birthplace: Saint Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Scotland
b. 1662 · Edinburgh · Source association
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Research notes as originally written
Current conclusion
William Glasgow was born or baptised in St Cuthbert's parish on 29 November 1662, according to the Scotland’s People index of the Old Parish Registers (parish 685 / 2, reference 30 / 53), which names his parents as Robert Glasgow and Eupham Laurimer. The entry is known from the index only: the original register image has not been inspected, and the indexed date is not proved to be a birth date. The file records nothing further about his life.
Source findings
### Supplied OPR births and baptisms: row 56 — 10 September 2026 [Scotland’s People](https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/), **Old Parish Registers, births and baptisms**; exact surname Glasgow through 1700, 127 supplied results. **WILLIAM GLASGOW**; indexed date **29/11/1662**; St Cuthbert's; parish **685 / 2**, reference **30 / 53**. Parents/other exactly as indexed: **ROBERT GLASGOW/EUPHAM LAURIMER FR594 (FR594)**. Indexed gender: **M**. **Assessment:** Matches the existing child-record account by indexed date, locality and recorded family. This row adds the complete index locator as supporting provenance; it does not establish a new event or relationship. Original image not inspected for this batch. The combined collection’s date does not automatically establish a birthday. Names alone do not uniquely identify attached parents or connect a child with a later adult. An omitted parent or indexed gender U remains unspecified in this source. **Next action:** No additional WikiTree update from this row; preserve any existing pending work.
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Person data (JSON) · Family network
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