Researched biography · Glasgow-2469
James Glasgow
19 August 1750
Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland
About James
The Findmypast transcript distinguishes James Glasgow's birth on 12 August 1750 from his baptism on 19 August 1750 at Kilwinning. It names his parents as John Glasgow (Glasgow-2467) and Mary Auld (Auld-1724), and gives the residence as Byres.
Connected pages
Other pages on this site that name James Glasgow: family studies, places, source pages and other people's research.
Family and study pages 1 page
Sources 2 source pages
Latest findings about this person 1 finding
What the research found
These research notes were last revised on 4 September 2026.
Summary of the research
Overall conclusion
The live profile uses the baptism date, 19 August, as its structured birth date. The newly transcribed birth date is a substantive correction. The attached parents and Kilwinning location remain supported and should be preserved.
Later additions
Newest first. Each addition adds to the summary above; it does not replace it.
Findmypast Glasgow surname evidence
The transcript-validated baptism record for James Glasgow, 19 Aug 1750, Kilwinning, is assigned to this profile by the completed person-level WikiTree audit. This assignment does not merge any other same-name event.
What the records show
Source findings, 3 September 2026
- Findmypast transcript
SCOT/OPR/BAP/3628676, Scotland, Parish Births & Baptisms 1564-1929: James Glasgow, born 12 August and baptised 19 August 1750 at Kilwinning, son of John Glasgow and Mary Auld; residence Byres; citing OPR 599/2, item 2, page 96 (captured 3 September 2026). - Existing live source: Kilwinning parish baptism register, ScotlandsPeople, parish 599, reference 20/106.
- Audit group:
fmp-glasgow-87dec04eeb63.
Source findings
- SCOT/OPR/BAP/3628676 Findmypast transcript: Archive reference: OPR 599/2; Baptism date: 19 Aug 1750; Baptism year: 1750; Birth date: 12 Aug 1750; Birth year: 1750; Category: Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records; Collections from: Great Britain, Scotland; Country: Scotland; County: Ayrshire; Father's first name(s): John; Father's last name: Glasgow; First name(s): James; Item: 2; Last name: Glasgow; Mother's first name(s): Mary; Mother's last name: Auld; Page: 96; Place: Kilwinning; Record set: Scotland, Parish Births & Baptisms 1564-1929; Register year range: 1789-1819; Residence: Byres; Subcategory: Parish Baptisms (captured 2026-09-03T23:44:24.344Z).
- Findmypast record IDs:
SCOT/OPR/BAP/3628676. - Stable research/source ID:
fmp-glasgow-87dec04eeb63.
Still open
Questions the records have not yet answered, suggested next searches and suggested corrections.
Recommended correction
Use 12 August 1750 as James's structured birth date and retain 19 August as his baptism date in the biography. Preserve the existing Kilwinning location, both attached parents and the ScotlandsPeople citation. A complete replacement-profile draft is in Glasgow-2469.md.
Recommended action
Add the record as supporting evidence while preserving all existing sources and uncertain relationships. Do not infer an unstated birth place, parent, spouse, or child.
Family and relationships
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Parents 2John Glasgowbefore 1728–date not establishedMary (Auld) Glasgowbefore 1728–date not established
| Person and dates | Relationship | Current assessment | Why this relationship is shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Glasgow before 1728–date not established | father | Unassessed father link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
| Mary (Auld) Glasgow before 1728–date not established | mother | Unassessed mother link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
Brothers and sisters 1Andrew Glasgow26 October 1746–date not established
| Person and dates | Relationship | Current assessment | Why this relationship is shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Glasgow 26 October 1746–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
Baptism 19 Aug 1750
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Records mentioning this personRecord detail
Transcript-validated Glasgow-surname record. IDs: SCOT/OPR/BAP/3628676. Separate events/people are not merged without evidence.
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Baptism 19 Aug 1750
1750 · Kilwinning, Scotland · Source association
Transcript-validated Glasgow-surname record. IDs: SCOT/OPR/BAP/3628676. Separate events/people are not merged without evidence.
Each entry is a separately identified record. Shared URLs may represent one transcription or search page containing more than one record; they are not independent confirmations.
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WikiTree profile text
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Compared with Glasgow-2469, captured 2026-09-27T03:22:58+00:00 · 2026-09-18.
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Research notes as originally written
Current conclusion
The Findmypast transcript distinguishes James Glasgow's birth on 12 August 1750 from his baptism on 19 August 1750 at Kilwinning. It names his parents as [John Glasgow (Glasgow-2467)](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Glasgow-2467) and [Mary Auld (Auld-1724)](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Auld-1724), and gives the residence as Byres. The live profile uses the baptism date, 19 August, as its structured birth date. The newly transcribed birth date is a substantive correction. The attached parents and Kilwinning location remain supported and should be preserved.
Source findings
- [Findmypast transcript `SCOT/OPR/BAP/3628676`](https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=SCOT%2FOPR%2FBAP%2F3628676&tab=this), *Scotland, Parish Births & Baptisms 1564-1929*: James Glasgow, born 12 August and baptised 19 August 1750 at Kilwinning, son of John Glasgow and Mary Auld; residence Byres; citing OPR 599/2, item 2, page 96 (captured 3 September 2026). - Existing live source: Kilwinning parish baptism register, ScotlandsPeople, parish 599, reference 20/106. - Audit group: `fmp-glasgow-87dec04eeb63`.
Recommended correction
Use 12 August 1750 as James's structured birth date and retain 19 August as his baptism date in the biography. Preserve the existing Kilwinning location, both attached parents and the ScotlandsPeople citation. A complete replacement-profile draft is in [Glasgow-2469.md](Glasgow-2469.md).
Current conclusion — Findmypast Glasgow surname evidence fmp-glasgow-87dec04eeb63
The transcript-validated baptism record for **James Glasgow**, 19 Aug 1750, Kilwinning, is assigned to this profile by the completed person-level WikiTree audit. This assignment does not merge any other same-name event.
Source findings
- [SCOT/OPR/BAP/3628676 Findmypast transcript](https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=SCOT%2FOPR%2FBAP%2F3628676&tab=this): Archive reference: OPR 599/2; Baptism date: 19 Aug 1750; Baptism year: 1750; Birth date: 12 Aug 1750; Birth year: 1750; Category: Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records; Collections from: Great Britain, Scotland; Country: Scotland; County: Ayrshire; Father's first name(s): John; Father's last name: Glasgow; First name(s): James; Item: 2; Last name: Glasgow; Mother's first name(s): Mary; Mother's last name: Auld; Page: 96; Place: Kilwinning; Record set: Scotland, Parish Births & Baptisms 1564-1929; Register year range: 1789-1819; Residence: Byres; Subcategory: Parish Baptisms (captured 2026-09-03T23:44:24.344Z). - Findmypast record IDs: `SCOT/OPR/BAP/3628676`. - Stable research/source ID: `fmp-glasgow-87dec04eeb63`.
Recommended action — fmp-glasgow-87dec04eeb63
Add the record as supporting evidence while preserving all existing sources and uncertain relationships. Do not infer an unstated birth place, parent, spouse, or child.
Research data and downloads
Person data (JSON) · Family network
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