Researched biography · Glasgow-2681
Margaret Glasgow
c. 20 March 1691
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
About Margaret
Margarett Glasgow was born or baptised in Edinburgh on 20 March 1691, according to the Scotland’s People index of the Old Parish Registers (parish 685 / 1, reference 110 / 234), which names her parents as James Glasgow and Issobell Duff. 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 her life.
Birthc. 20 March 1691 · Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
DeathDate not established
LocalityEdinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Last reviewed7 October 2026
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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 50 — 10 September 2026
Scotland’s People, Old Parish Registers, births and baptisms; exact surname Glasgow through 1700, 127 supplied results. MARGARETT GLASGOW; indexed date 20/03/1691; Edinburgh; parish 685 / 1, reference 110 / 234. Parents/other exactly as indexed: JAMES GLASGOW/ISSOBELL DUFF FR3268 (FR3268). Indexed gender: F.
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 2James Glasgowc. 1655–date not establishedIsobell (Duffe) Glasgow1660–date not established
| Person and dates | Relationship | Current assessment | Why this relationship is shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Glasgow c. 1655–date not established | father | Unassessed father link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
| Isobell (Duffe) Glasgow 1660–date not established | mother | Unassessed mother link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
Spouse or partner 1Andrew LambDates not established
| Person and dates | Relationship | Current assessment | Why this relationship is shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Lamb Dates not established | spouse | Unassessed partner link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
Brothers and sisters 5Jean Glasgow13 April 1677–date not establishedJames Glasgow16 March 1679–date not establishedJames Glasgowc. 18 April 1680–date not establishedMary Glasgow23 April 1682–date not establishedThomas Glasgow13 November 1684–date not established
| Person and dates | Relationship | Current assessment | Why this relationship is shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Glasgow 13 April 1677–date not established | sibling | Unassessed sibling link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
| James Glasgow 16 March 1679–date not established | sibling | Unassessed sibling link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
| James Glasgow c. 18 April 1680–date not established | sibling | Unassessed sibling link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
| Mary Glasgow 23 April 1682–date not established | sibling | Unassessed sibling link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
| Thomas Glasgow 13 November 1684–date not established | sibling | Unassessed sibling link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
Life and records
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Profile-stated birthplace: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
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Birth
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Profile-stated birthplace: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
b. 1691 · Edinburgh · Source association
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Research notes as originally written
Current conclusion
Margarett Glasgow was born or baptised in Edinburgh on 20 March 1691, according to the Scotland’s People index of the Old Parish Registers (parish 685 / 1, reference 110 / 234), which names her parents as James Glasgow and Issobell Duff. 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 her life.
Source findings
### Supplied OPR births and baptisms: row 50 — 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. **MARGARETT GLASGOW**; indexed date **20/03/1691**; Edinburgh; parish **685 / 1**, reference **110 / 234**. Parents/other exactly as indexed: **JAMES GLASGOW/ISSOBELL DUFF FR3268 (FR3268)**. Indexed gender: **F**. **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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