Researched biography · Glasgow-2715
William Glasgow
c. 1779
Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland
About William
William Allen Glasgow, Royal Engineers commission, 1795: Estimatedc.1779 Crawford birth is compatible with a young cadet. Estimated age and a missing middle name do not exclude him; no engineering-service bridge. A separately documented William Allen Glasgow is announced as an engineer officer. Existing exact full-name catalogue entries are later-born men. Compatible William-only candidates remain possible because a missing middle name is not an exclusion; none has a Royal Engineers identity bridge. No family or life-date change follows.
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What the research found
Summary of the research
Additional newspaper originals, 5 October 2026
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What the records show
Source findings
Gentleman Cadet William Allen Glasgow is announced as second lieutenant in the Corps of Royal Engineers, vice Lefebvre, promoted, dated 1 October 1795. The notice is under Office of Ordnance, October 9; its preceding all dated 1 October 1795 applies through Dated as above. Both William and Allen are printed personal forenames across the line break. This is an announced commission, not family proof, an age statement or independently checked service history. A separately documented William Allen Glasgow is announced as an engineer officer. Existing exact full-name catalogue entries are later-born men. Compatible William-only candidates remain possible because a missing middle name is not an exclusion; none has a Royal Engineers identity bridge. The Caledonian Mercury, 1795-10-15, p.4
Identity and family
Identity assessment — newspaper candidates withdrawn, 6 October 2026
- The Caledonian Mercury, 1795-10-15, p.4: no longer a candidate for this profile. Oct 1795: Gentleman Cadet William Allen Glasgow commissioned Second Lieutenant, Royal Engineers. The RE roll gives 2nd Lt 1 Oct 1795, Lt 18 Aug 1797, died at Martinique 3 Jan 1798. No WikiTree profile; the earlier candidates lived into the 1840s-50s.
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Family and relationships
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Spouse or partner 1Janet (Thomson) Glasgow1783–date not established
| Person and dates | Relationship | Current assessment | Why this relationship is shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet (Thomson) Glasgow 1783–date not established | spouse | Unassessed partner link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
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Historical chronology
Profile-stated birthplace: Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland
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Profile-stated birthplace: Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland
b. 1779 · Lanarkshire — exact locality unproved · Source association
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Research notes as originally written
Current conclusion — additional newspaper originals, 5 October 2026
William Allen Glasgow, Royal Engineers commission, 1795: Estimatedc.1779 Crawford birth is compatible with a young cadet. Estimated age and a missing middle name do not exclude him; no engineering-service bridge. A separately documented William Allen Glasgow is announced as an engineer officer. Existing exact full-name catalogue entries are later-born men. Compatible William-only candidates remain possible because a missing middle name is not an exclusion; none has a Royal Engineers identity bridge. No family or life-date change follows.
Source findings
Gentleman Cadet William Allen Glasgow is announced as second lieutenant in the Corps of Royal Engineers, vice Lefebvre, promoted, dated 1 October 1795. The notice is under Office of Ordnance, October 9; its preceding all dated 1 October 1795 applies through Dated as above. Both William and Allen are printed personal forenames across the line break. This is an announced commission, not family proof, an age statement or independently checked service history. A separately documented William Allen Glasgow is announced as an engineer officer. Existing exact full-name catalogue entries are later-born men. Compatible William-only candidates remain possible because a missing middle name is not an exclusion; none has a Royal Engineers identity bridge. [The Caledonian Mercury, 1795-10-15, p.4](https://www.newspapers.com/image/395720951/)
Next questions
Inspect the original Gazette announcement, Royal Military Academy cadet admission and commission/service records for age, parentage or address before assigning a profile.
Identity assessment — newspaper candidates withdrawn, 6 October 2026
- [The Caledonian Mercury, 1795-10-15, p.4](https://www.newspapers.com/image/395720951/): no longer a candidate for this profile. Oct 1795: Gentleman Cadet William Allen Glasgow commissioned Second Lieutenant, Royal Engineers. The RE roll gives 2nd Lt 1 Oct 1795, Lt 18 Aug 1797, died at Martinique 3 Jan 1798. No WikiTree profile; the earlier candidates lived into the 1840s-50s.
Automated parent comparison (research aid, not a recommendation)
Stored scores are preserved for audit only. They are not probabilities or genealogical evidence, and a reviewed exclusion remains excluded.
- James Glasgow: 25/100 · Stored classification: weak lead
- Hugh Glasgow: 13/100 · Stored classification: weak lead
- William Glasgow: 12/100 · Stored classification: weak lead
- Sarah (Blair) Glasgow: 10/100 · Stored classification: weak lead
- Robert Glasgow: 9/100 · Stored classification: weak lead
- William Glasgow: 8/100 · Stored classification: weak lead
- Rosannah (Barclay) Glasgow: 6/100 · Stored classification: weak lead
- Jane (McClure) Glasgow: 0/100 · Stored classification: weak lead
- Margaret Glasgow: 0/100 · Stored classification: weak lead
- Rebecca Anderson (McNutt) Glasgow: 0/100 · Stored classification: weak lead
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Person data (JSON) · Family network
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