Researched biography · Glasgow-3517
William Glasgow
10 July 1614
Inveresk and Musselburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
About William
The transcript-validated baptism record for William Glasgow, 1614, Inveresk with Musselburgh, is assigned to this profile by the completed person-level WikiTree audit. This assignment does not merge any other same-name event.
Birth10 July 1614 · Inveresk and Musselburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
DeathDate not established
LocalityInveresk and Musselburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Last reviewed10 September 2026
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Sources 2 source pages
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
Findmypast Glasgow surname evidence
This summary is given in full at the top of the page.
What the records show
Source findings
- R_686177762 Findmypast transcript: Baptism place: INVERESK WITH MUSSELBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, SCOTLAND; Baptism year: -; Birth place: Inveresk with Musselburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; Birth year: 1614; Category: Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records; Collections from: Great Britain, Scotland; Country: Scotland; County: Midlothian; Father's first name(s): James; Father's last name: Glasgow; First name(s): William; Last name: Glasgow; Mother's first name(s): -; Place: Inveresk with Musselburgh; Record set: Scotland, Parish Births & Baptisms 1564-1929; Residence: Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland; Sex: Male; Subcategory: Parish Baptisms (captured 2026-09-03T21:35:27.072Z).
- R_693575447 Findmypast transcript: Baptism year: -; Birth place: Inveresk with Musselburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; Birth year: 1614; Category: Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records; Collections from: Great Britain, Scotland; Country: Scotland; County: Midlothian; Father's first name(s): James; Father's last name: Glasgow; First name(s): William; Last name: Glasgow; Mother's first name(s): -; Place: Inveresk with Musselburgh; Record set: Scotland, Parish Births & Baptisms 1564-1929; Sex: Male; Subcategory: Parish Baptisms (captured 2026-09-03T21:35:28.662Z).
- Findmypast record IDs:
R_686177762,R_693575447. - Stable research/source ID:
fmp-glasgow-c608ee62fa8a.
Source findingsSupplied OPR births and baptisms: row 125 — 10 September 2026
Scotland’s People, Old Parish Registers, births and baptisms; exact surname Glasgow through 1700, 127 supplied results. WILLIAM GLASGOW; indexed date 10/07/1614; Inveresk and Musselburgh; parish 689, reference 10 / 63. Parents/other exactly as indexed: JAMES GLASGOW/. 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.
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Parents 2James Glasgowc. 1575–date not establishedChristina Glasgow Bie1589–date not established
| Person and dates | Relationship | Current assessment | Why this relationship is shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Glasgow c. 1575–date not established | father | Unassessed father link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
| Christina Glasgow Bie 1589–date not established | mother | Unassessed mother link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
Brothers and sisters 10Hugh Glasgowc. 1600–date not establishedAlexander Glasgowbefore 1603–before 1700George Glasgow17 February 1605–date not establishedEduard Glasgow27 February 1609–date not establishedBeatrix Glasgow15 April 1610–date not establishedCathrin Glasgow6 May 1611–date not establishedJohn Glasgowbefore 18 February 1616–date not establishedAgnes Glasgow22 February 1618–date not establishedElizabeth Ann Glasgow1622–after 1665John Glasgowc. 1626–c. 1664
| Person and dates | Relationship | Current assessment | Why this relationship is shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Glasgow c. 1600–date not established | sibling | Unassessed sibling link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
| Alexander Glasgow before 1603–before 1700 | sibling | Unassessed sibling link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
| George Glasgow 17 February 1605–date not established | sibling | Unassessed sibling link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
| Eduard Glasgow 27 February 1609–date not established | sibling | Unassessed sibling link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
| Beatrix Glasgow 15 April 1610–date not established | sibling | Unassessed sibling link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
| Cathrin Glasgow 6 May 1611–date not established | sibling | Unassessed sibling link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
| John Glasgow before 18 February 1616–date not established | sibling | Unassessed sibling link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
| Agnes Glasgow 22 February 1618–date not established | sibling | Unassessed sibling link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
| Elizabeth Ann Glasgow 1622–after 1665 | sibling | Unassessed sibling link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
| John Glasgow c. 1626–c. 1664 | sibling | Unassessed sibling link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
Life and records
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Historical chronology
Baptism 1614
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Transcript-validated Glasgow-surname record. IDs: R_686177762, R_693575447. Separate events/people are not merged without evidence.
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Baptism 1614
1614 · Inveresk with Musselburgh, Scotland · Source association
Transcript-validated Glasgow-surname record. IDs: R_686177762, R_693575447. Separate events/people are not merged without evidence.
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Research notes as originally written
Current conclusion — Findmypast Glasgow surname evidence fmp-glasgow-c608ee62fa8a
The transcript-validated baptism record for **William Glasgow**, 1614, Inveresk with Musselburgh, is assigned to this profile by the completed person-level WikiTree audit. This assignment does not merge any other same-name event.
Source findings
- [R_686177762 Findmypast transcript](https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=R_686177762&tab=this): Baptism place: INVERESK WITH MUSSELBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, SCOTLAND; Baptism year: -; Birth place: Inveresk with Musselburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; Birth year: 1614; Category: Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records; Collections from: Great Britain, Scotland; Country: Scotland; County: Midlothian; Father's first name(s): James; Father's last name: Glasgow; First name(s): William; Last name: Glasgow; Mother's first name(s): -; Place: Inveresk with Musselburgh; Record set: Scotland, Parish Births & Baptisms 1564-1929; Residence: Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland; Sex: Male; Subcategory: Parish Baptisms (captured 2026-09-03T21:35:27.072Z). - [R_693575447 Findmypast transcript](https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=R_693575447&tab=this): Baptism year: -; Birth place: Inveresk with Musselburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; Birth year: 1614; Category: Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records; Collections from: Great Britain, Scotland; Country: Scotland; County: Midlothian; Father's first name(s): James; Father's last name: Glasgow; First name(s): William; Last name: Glasgow; Mother's first name(s): -; Place: Inveresk with Musselburgh; Record set: Scotland, Parish Births & Baptisms 1564-1929; Sex: Male; Subcategory: Parish Baptisms (captured 2026-09-03T21:35:28.662Z). - Findmypast record IDs: `R_686177762`, `R_693575447`. - Stable research/source ID: `fmp-glasgow-c608ee62fa8a`.
Recommended action — fmp-glasgow-c608ee62fa8a
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Source findings
### Supplied OPR births and baptisms: row 125 — 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. **WILLIAM GLASGOW**; indexed date **10/07/1614**; Inveresk and Musselburgh; parish **689**, reference **10 / 63**. Parents/other exactly as indexed: **JAMES GLASGOW/**. 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.
Research data and downloads
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