Researched biography · Glasgow-3974
William Glasgow
24 September 1671
Kirknewton and East Calder, Midlothian, Scotland
About William
The supplied index entry is a compatible derivative-record match by name, parish and recorded parent(s). Its date may be a birth or baptism date; the original image has not been inspected.
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What the research found
These research notes were last revised on 10 September 2026.
Summary of the research
Overall conclusion
What the records show
Source findingsSupplied OPR births and baptisms: row 124 — 10 September 2026
Scotland’s People, Old Parish Registers, births and baptisms; exact surname Glasgow through 1700, 127 supplied results. WILLIAM GLASGOW; indexed date 24/09/1671; Kirknewton and East Calder; parish 690, reference 10 / 68. Parents/other exactly as indexed: ANDRO 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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Family and relationships
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Parents 1Andrew Glasgowc. 1645–date not established
| Person and dates | Relationship | Current assessment | Why this relationship is shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Glasgow c. 1645–date not established | father | Unassessed father link | From the family tree; not yet checked against records. |
Brothers and sisters 1Bessie Glasgowbefore 29 May 1666–date not established
| Person and dates | Relationship | Current assessment | Why this relationship is shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessie Glasgow before 29 May 1666–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: Kirknewton and East Calder, Midlothian, Scotland
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Profile-stated birthplace: Kirknewton and East Calder, Midlothian, Scotland
b. 1671 · Kirknewton — West Lothian · Source association
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Research notes as originally written
Current conclusion
The supplied index entry is a compatible derivative-record match by name, parish and recorded parent(s). Its date may be a birth or baptism date; the original image has not been inspected.
Source findings
### Supplied OPR births and baptisms: row 124 — 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 **24/09/1671**; Kirknewton and East Calder; parish **690**, reference **10 / 68**. Parents/other exactly as indexed: **ANDRO 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.
Automated parent comparison (research aid, not a recommendation)
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- Margaret Glasgow: 29/100 · Stored classification: weak lead
- Helen Glasgow: 28/100 · Stored classification: chronology-only fallback
- Margaret Glasgow: 28/100 · Stored classification: chronology-only fallback
- Margaret Glasgow: 28/100 · Stored classification: chronology-only fallback
- Issobell Glasgow: 24/100 · Stored classification: chronology-only fallback
Research data and downloads
Person data (JSON) · Family network
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