Researched biography · Glasgow-3516
John Glasgow
27 April 1656
Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
About John
Johne Glasgow, son of Archbald Glasgow and Agnes Watsone as indexed, is recorded in the Scotland's People index of Old Parish Register births and baptisms at Leith South under 27 April 1656. The entry agrees in date, place and family with the existing account of him on the profile and adds the index reference as provenance. The original register has not been inspected, and the indexed date is not proved to be his date of birth.
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- Archibald Glasgow1 section of notes
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 37 — 10 September 2026
Scotland’s People, Old Parish Registers, births and baptisms; exact surname Glasgow through 1700, 127 supplied results. JOHNE GLASGOW; indexed date 27/04/1656; Leith South; parish 692 / 2, reference 20 / 246. Parents/other exactly as indexed: ARCHBALD GLASGOW/AGNES WATSONE FR548 (FR548). 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.
Family and relationships
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Parents 2Archibald Glasgow20 March 1618–1662Agnes (Watson) Glasgowc. 1640–date not established
| Person and dates | Relationship | Current assessment | Why this relationship is shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archibald Glasgow 20 March 1618–1662 | father | Unassessed father link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
| Agnes (Watson) Glasgow c. 1640–date not established | mother | Unassessed mother link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
Brothers and sisters 3Archibald Glasgow8 October 1654–date not establishedGeorge Glasgowbefore 16 May 1658–date not establishedWilliam Glasgowbefore 15 October 1660–date not established
| Person and dates | Relationship | Current assessment | Why this relationship is shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archibald Glasgow 8 October 1654–date not established | sibling | Unassessed sibling link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
| George Glasgow before 16 May 1658–date not established | sibling | Unassessed sibling link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
| William Glasgow before 15 October 1660–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
Profile-stated birthplace: Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
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Birth
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Life eventsSources
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Profile-stated birthplace: Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
b. 1656 · South Leith · Source association
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Research notes as originally written
Current conclusion
Johne Glasgow, son of Archbald Glasgow and Agnes Watsone as indexed, is recorded in the Scotland's People index of Old Parish Register births and baptisms at Leith South under 27 April 1656. The entry agrees in date, place and family with the existing account of him on the profile and adds the index reference as provenance. The original register has not been inspected, and the indexed date is not proved to be his date of birth.
Source findings
### Supplied OPR births and baptisms: row 37 — 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. **JOHNE GLASGOW**; indexed date **27/04/1656**; Leith South; parish **692 / 2**, reference **20 / 246**. Parents/other exactly as indexed: **ARCHBALD GLASGOW/AGNES WATSONE FR548 (FR548)**. 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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Person data (JSON) · Family network
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