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Catalogue · 27 Sep 2026

Researched biography · Glasgow-2731

William Glasgow

c. 1670

Roxburghshire, Scotland

About William

The record establishes only that William Glasgo fathered Margaret, baptised at Hawick on 7 February 1692. It does not name his parents, wife or birthplace.

Birthc. 1670 · Roxburghshire, Scotland
DeathDate not established
LocalityRoxburghshire, Scotland

Connected pages

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What the research found

Summary of the research

Overall conclusion

This summary is given in full at the top of the page.

What the records show

Source findings
Source Finding Assessment
FamilySearch, “Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564–1950,” X11X-46N Margaret Glasgo baptised at Hawick, 7 February 1692; father William Glasgo. Direct index evidence for father-child relationship; silent on William's parents and birthplace.
Live capture captures/20260717T083225Z_Glasgow-2731.json Profile attached Glasgow-3331 and proposed a match to Glasgow-1605. Neither is supported by Margaret's baptism.
Glasgow-3331 capture ../Glasgow-591/captures/20260716T214155Z_Glasgow-3331.json Biography says no children are confirmed. Conflicts with the father attachment.

Family and relationships

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Parents 1John Glasgowbefore 1632–date not established
Person and datesRelationshipCurrent assessmentWhy this relationship is shown
John Glasgow
before 1632–date not established
fatherUnassessed father linkFrom the family tree; not yet checked against records.
Children 1Margaret Glasgowc. 7 February 1692–date not established
Person and datesRelationshipCurrent assessmentWhy this relationship is shown
Margaret Glasgow
c. 7 February 1692–date not established
daughterUnassessed daughter linkFrom the family tree; not yet checked against records.
Brothers and sisters 1John Glasgowc. 1650–date not established
Person and datesRelationshipCurrent assessmentWhy this relationship is shown
John Glasgow
c. 1650–date not established
siblingUnassessed sibling linkFrom the family tree; not yet checked against records.

Life and records

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Historical chronology

Profile-stated birthplace: Roxburghshire, Scotland

Record association

Records mentioning this person

Roxburghshire — exact locality unproved

Record detail

The profile snapshot records this fact, but it is not an independent historical record; the linked historical evidence is assessed separately.

Birth

Subject

Life events

Roxburghshire, Scotland

Sources

The only source so far is the WikiTree profile itselfReferences and source limitations
  1. Profile-stated birthplace: Roxburghshire, Scotland

    b. 1670 · Roxburghshire — exact locality unproved · Source association

    The profile snapshot records this fact, but it is not an independent historical record; the linked historical evidence is assessed separately.

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.

Suggested profile text

WikiTree profile and prepared draft

WikiTree profile text

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Compared with Glasgow-2731, captured 2026-09-27T03:22:58+00:00 · 2026-09-18.

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Current profileReplacement profile
Current profile1== Biography ==
Replacement profile1== Biography ==
Current profile2
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Current profile3William Glasgow's origins, including his precise birth date, location, and parentage, are currently unknown. Based on the christening date of his daughter Margaret in 1692, he was likely born before about 1675, perhaps placing his birth somewhere between 1650 and 1672.
Replacement profile3William Glasgow's origins, including his precise birth date, location, and parentage, are currently unknown. Based on the christening date of his daughter Margaret in 1692, he was likely born before about 1675, perhaps placing his birth somewhere between 1650 and 1672.
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Current profile5He is documented as residing in Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scotland, in early 1692, when his daughter was christened there.
Replacement profile5He is documented as residing in Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scotland, in early 1692, when his daughter was christened there.
Current profile6
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Current profile7=== Family ===
Replacement profile7=== Family ===
Current profile8
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Current profile9The name of William's spouse, the mother of Margaret, is not recorded in the available christening record and remains unknown.
Replacement profile9The name of William's spouse, the mother of Margaret, is not recorded in the available christening record and remains unknown.
Current profile10
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Current profile11Known child:
Replacement profile11Known child:
Current profile12* [[Glasgow-2730|Margaret Glasgow (abt.1692-)]], christened 7 February 1692 in Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scotland.<ref name="MargaretChr">"Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X11X-46N : 12 February 2020), William Glasgo in entry for Margaret Glasgo, 1692.</ref> (Note the spelling "Glasgo" in the record for both father and daughter).
Replacement profile12* [[Glasgow-2730|Margaret Glasgow (abt.1692-)]], christened 7 February 1692 in Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scotland.<ref name="MargaretChr">"Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X11X-46N : 12 February 2020), William Glasgo in entry for Margaret Glasgo, 1692.</ref> (Note the spelling "Glasgo" in the record for both father and daughter).
Current profile13
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Current profile14It is possible William had other children, but further research is needed to identify them.
Replacement profile14It is possible William had other children, but further research is needed to identify them.
Current profile15
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Current profile16=== Death ===
Replacement profile16=== Death ===
Current profile17
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Current profile18William's death date and place are unknown.
Replacement profile18William's death date and place are unknown.
Current profile19
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Current profile20=== Research Notes ===
Replacement profile20=== Research Notes ===
Current profile21
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Current profile22* The estimate for William's birth year is speculative, based solely on being a father in 1692.
Replacement profile22* The estimate for William's birth year is speculative, based solely on being a father in 1692.
Current profile23* The spelling "Glasgo" appears in the source record for both William and Margaret. Research should consider variations like Glasgow, Glascoe, etc.
Replacement profile23* The spelling "Glasgo" appears in the source record for both William and Margaret. Research should consider variations like Glasgow, Glascoe, etc.
Current profile24* Further research is needed to find:
Replacement profile24* Further research is needed to find:
Current profile25** William's birth/christening record (potentially in Roxburghshire or surrounding counties).
Replacement profile25** William's birth/christening record (potentially in Roxburghshire or surrounding counties).
Current profile26** A marriage record for William Glasgow (likely before 1692, potentially in Roxburghshire).
Replacement profile26** A marriage record for William Glasgow (likely before 1692, potentially in Roxburghshire).
Current profile27** Birth/christening records for other potential children in the Hawick area.
Replacement profile27** Birth/christening records for other potential children in the Hawick area.
Current profile28** Records placing William in Hawick or Roxburghshire at other times (e.g., kirk session, land, tax records).
Replacement profile28** Records placing William in Hawick or Roxburghshire at other times (e.g., kirk session, land, tax records).
Current profile29** A death or burial record for William Glasgow.
Replacement profile29** A death or burial record for William Glasgow.
Current profile30
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Current profile31
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Current profile32* [[Glasgow-1605|William Glasgow (bef.1658-)]] and [[Glasgow-2731|William Glasgow (abt.1670-)]] may represent the same person because;
Replacement profile32* [[Glasgow-1605|William Glasgow (bef.1658-)]] and [[Glasgow-2731|William Glasgow (abt.1670-)]] may represent the same person because;
Current profile33** [[Glasgow-1605|William Glasgow (bef.1658-)]] is based on the Crowne Shipwreck, 1679, it lists William and John from Cavers (same place as Hawick, near Polwarth, Duns)
Replacement profile33** [[Glasgow-1605|William Glasgow (bef.1658-)]] is based on the Crowne Shipwreck, 1679, it lists William and John from Cavers (same place as Hawick, near Polwarth, Duns)
Current profile34** [[Glasgow-2731|William Glasgow (abt.1670-)]] is based on the birth of his daughter [[Glasgow-2730|Margaret Glasgow (abt.1692-)]] in Hawick.
Replacement profile34** [[Glasgow-2731|William Glasgow (abt.1670-)]] is based on the birth of his daughter [[Glasgow-2730|Margaret Glasgow (abt.1692-)]] in Hawick.
Current profile35
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Current profile36
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Current profile37
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Current profile38=== Corrected assessment ===
Replacement profile38=== Corrected assessment ===
Current profile39
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Current profile40=== Parentage and identity ===
Replacement profile40=== Parentage and identity ===
Current profile41
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Current profile42Margaret's baptism establishes William only as her named father. It supplies no evidence that he was the son of [[Glasgow-3331|John Glasgow]], whose biography independently reports no confirmed children. That attachment should be treated as uncertain pending direct evidence.
Replacement profile42Margaret's baptism establishes William only as her named father. It supplies no evidence that he was the son of [[Glasgow-3331|John Glasgow]], whose biography independently reports no confirmed children. That attachment should be treated as uncertain pending direct evidence.
Current profile43
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Current profile44No record connects this Hawick father with [[Glasgow-1605|William Glasgow (bef.1658-)]], who is associated with Polwarth and the 1679 Crowne shipwreck/Cavers material. Similar names and broad regional proximity do not establish identity; no merge is supported.
Replacement profile44No record connects this Hawick father with [[Glasgow-1605|William Glasgow (bef.1658-)]], who is associated with Polwarth and the 1679 Crowne shipwreck/Cavers material. Similar names and broad regional proximity do not establish identity; no merge is supported.
Current profile45
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Current profile46== Sources ==
Replacement profile46== Sources ==
Current profile47<references/>
Replacement profile47<references/>
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Research notes as originally written

Current conclusion

The record establishes only that William Glasgo fathered Margaret, baptised at
Hawick on 7 February 1692. It does not name his parents, wife or birthplace.

Source findings

| Source | Finding | Assessment |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FamilySearch, “Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564–1950,” `X11X-46N` | Margaret Glasgo baptised at Hawick, 7 February 1692; father William Glasgo. | Direct index evidence for father-child relationship; silent on William's parents and birthplace. |
| Live capture `captures/20260717T083225Z_Glasgow-2731.json` | Profile attached Glasgow-3331 and proposed a match to Glasgow-1605. | Neither is supported by Margaret's baptism. |
| Glasgow-3331 capture `../Glasgow-591/captures/20260716T214155Z_Glasgow-3331.json` | Biography says no children are confirmed. | Conflicts with the father attachment. |
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.

  • Mary (Glasgow) Moncrief: 22/100 · Stored classification: chronology-only fallback
  • Helen Glasgow: 12/100 · Stored classification: chronology-only fallback
  • Helen Glasgow: 12/100 · Stored classification: chronology-only fallback
  • Agnes Glasgow: 12/100 · Stored classification: chronology-only fallback
  • Jeane Glasgow: 12/100 · Stored classification: chronology-only fallback
  • Thomas Glasgow: 7/100 · Stored classification: competing linked parent
  • Robert Glasgow: 7/100 · Stored classification: competing linked parent
  • Edward Travis Glasgow: 7/100 · Stored classification: competing linked parent
  • George Glasgow: 4/100 · Stored classification: competing linked parent
  • William Glasgow: 1/100 · Stored classification: competing linked parent
Research data and downloads

Person data (JSON) · Family network

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