Researched biography · Glasgow-3104
James Glasgow
14 July 1689
Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland
About James
The Findmypast parish transcript belongs to this profile. It records James Glasgow's baptism at Kilwinning on 14 July 1689 and names his parents as James Glasgow and Margaret Park. The exact date, place and attached parents are already represented on the live profile, which also cites the corresponding FamilySearch index. This is supporting evidence, not a substantive amendment.
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Latest findings about this person 1 finding
What the research found
These research notes were last revised on 10 September 2026.
Summary of the research
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Findmypast Glasgow surname evidence
The transcript-validated baptism record for James Glasgow, 14 Jul 1689, 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/3625064, Scotland, Parish Births & Baptisms 1564-1929: James Glasgow, baptised 14 July 1689 at Kilwinning, Ayrshire, son of James Glasgow and Margaret Park; citing OPR 599/1, item 1 (captured 3 September 2026). - Existing live citation: FamilySearch
XTVB-3YQ. - Audit group:
fmp-glasgow-49148041a172.
Source findings
- SCOT/OPR/BAP/3625064 Findmypast transcript: Archive reference: OPR 599/1; Baptism date: 14 Jul 1689; Baptism year: 1689; Category: Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records; Collections from: Great Britain, Scotland; Country: Scotland; County: Ayrshire; Father's first name(s): James; Father's last name: Glasgow; First name(s): James; Item: 1; Last name: Glasgow; Mother's first name(s): Margaret; Mother's last name: Park; Place: Kilwinning; Record set: Scotland, Parish Births & Baptisms 1564-1929; Register year range: 1693-1819; Subcategory: Parish Baptisms (captured 2026-09-03T23:43:18.782Z).
- Findmypast record IDs:
SCOT/OPR/BAP/3625064. - Stable research/source ID:
fmp-glasgow-49148041a172.
Source findingsSupplied OPR births and baptisms: row 118 — 10 September 2026
Scotland’s People, Old Parish Registers, births and baptisms; exact surname Glasgow through 1700, 127 supplied results. JAMES GLASGOW; indexed date 14/07/1689; Kilwinning; parish 599, reference 10 / 65. Parents/other exactly as indexed: JAMES GLASGOW/MARGATE PARK FR78 (FR78). 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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Retain the Findmypast transcript as corroboration. No replacement-profile draft is required. Preserve both attached parents and the existing FamilySearch citation.
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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.
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Parents 2James Glasgowc. 1670–date not establishedMargaret (Park) Glasgowc. 1670–date not established
| Person and dates | Relationship | Current assessment | Why this relationship is shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Glasgow c. 1670–date not established | father | Unassessed father link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
| Margaret (Park) Glasgow c. 1670–date not established | mother | Unassessed mother link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
Brothers and sisters 1Anne Glasgowbefore 22 May 1689–date not established
| Person and dates | Relationship | Current assessment | Why this relationship is shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Glasgow before 22 May 1689–date not established | sibling | Unassessed sibling link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
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Transcript-validated Glasgow-surname record. IDs: SCOT/OPR/BAP/3625064. Separate events/people are not merged without evidence.
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Baptism 14 Jul 1689
1689 · Kilwinning, Scotland · Source association
Transcript-validated Glasgow-surname record. IDs: SCOT/OPR/BAP/3625064. Separate events/people are not merged without evidence.
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Current conclusion
The Findmypast parish transcript belongs to this profile. It records James Glasgow's baptism at Kilwinning on 14 July 1689 and names his parents as James Glasgow and Margaret Park. The exact date, place and attached parents are already represented on the live profile, which also cites the corresponding FamilySearch index. This is supporting evidence, not a substantive amendment.
Source findings
- [Findmypast transcript `SCOT/OPR/BAP/3625064`](https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=SCOT%2FOPR%2FBAP%2F3625064&tab=this), *Scotland, Parish Births & Baptisms 1564-1929*: James Glasgow, baptised 14 July 1689 at Kilwinning, Ayrshire, son of James Glasgow and Margaret Park; citing OPR 599/1, item 1 (captured 3 September 2026). - Existing live citation: [FamilySearch `XTVB-3YQ`](https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XTVB-3YQ). - Audit group: `fmp-glasgow-49148041a172`.
Recommended action
Retain the Findmypast transcript as corroboration. No replacement-profile draft is required. Preserve both attached parents and the existing FamilySearch citation.
Current conclusion — Findmypast Glasgow surname evidence fmp-glasgow-49148041a172
The transcript-validated baptism record for **James Glasgow**, 14 Jul 1689, 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/3625064 Findmypast transcript](https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=SCOT%2FOPR%2FBAP%2F3625064&tab=this): Archive reference: OPR 599/1; Baptism date: 14 Jul 1689; Baptism year: 1689; Category: Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records; Collections from: Great Britain, Scotland; Country: Scotland; County: Ayrshire; Father's first name(s): James; Father's last name: Glasgow; First name(s): James; Item: 1; Last name: Glasgow; Mother's first name(s): Margaret; Mother's last name: Park; Place: Kilwinning; Record set: Scotland, Parish Births & Baptisms 1564-1929; Register year range: 1693-1819; Subcategory: Parish Baptisms (captured 2026-09-03T23:43:18.782Z). - Findmypast record IDs: `SCOT/OPR/BAP/3625064`. - Stable research/source ID: `fmp-glasgow-49148041a172`.
Recommended action — fmp-glasgow-49148041a172
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.
Source findings
### Supplied OPR births and baptisms: row 118 — 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. **JAMES GLASGOW**; indexed date **14/07/1689**; Kilwinning; parish **599**, reference **10 / 65**. Parents/other exactly as indexed: **JAMES GLASGOW/MARGATE PARK FR78 (FR78)**. 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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