Barbara (Glasgow) Little

Biography
Barbara Glasgow was born circa 1586, likely in Scotland. This birth year is estimated based on the 1611 birth of her daughter Catharine, assuming Barbara was in her early-to-mid-twenties at the time, a common age for mothers in this era. This is a genealogical estimation only and is not based on a birth record. Her parentage and specific place of birth remain unknown.

Barbara emerges in the historical record through her connection to the Little family in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. In the early 17th century, Edinburgh was a significant administrative and religious center. Barbara's only confirmed vital event documented so far is the birth and baptism of her daughter in 1611, recorded in the Edinburgh Parish register (Midlothian). The details are: "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ4N-CDX : 16 September 2021), Johne Little in entry for Catharine Little, 1611. Citing Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Details also corroborated by FindMyPast transcription. 

* Child: Catharine Little (Born: 9 Sep 1611, Baptised: 29 Sep 1611)
* Father: Johne Little (abt.1580-aft.1612)
* Mother: Barbara Glasgow

This baptism likely took place at one of the main churches serving Edinburgh parish at the time, such as the High Kirk (St Giles'), St Cuthbert's, or perhaps Canongate Kirk. No further information about Barbara, such as a marriage record to Johne Little or a death record, has yet been definitively linked to this profile.
Disambiguation: Contemporaries and Potential Conflation
Extreme caution is required when researching Barbara Glasgow in early 17th century Edinburgh and its surrounds, as several women shared this name. The Barbara Glasgow documented as mother to Catharine Little must be carefully distinguished from other known individuals, including:

* Barbara Glasgow, wife of George Johnstoun: (Likely Barbara (Glasgow) Johnson (abt.1600–)). FamilySearch profile 9VM1-52D appears to conflate this woman's records with the mother of Catharine Little. Records associated with this Barbara include:
** Marriage to George Johnstoun on 21 November 1616 in Edinburgh Parish. "Scotland, Marriages, 1561-1910", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XYMH-HZJ : 11 February 2020), Barbara Glasgow in entry for George Johnstoun, 1616. 
** Several children christened in Edinburgh Parish with George Johnstoun between 1617 and 1627, including Daniell (1617) "Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X1YQ-BX4 : 16 September 2021), Barbara Glasgow in entry for Daniell Johnestoun, 1617. and Archebald (1618). "Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X1Y3-2XL : 16 September 2021), Barbara Glasgow in entry for Archebald Johnstoun, 1618. (Other children mentioned in the source list for FS profile 9VM1-52D include Marione, Margaret, James, and Catharine Johnstoun).
** The estimated birth year of c. 1596 associated with FS profile 9VM1-52D fits this Barbara (wife of George Johnstoun) better than it fits the mother of Catharine Little.

* Barbara (Glasgow) Wilson (abt.1590–): Married John Wilson (1590–) on 26 November 1611 in South Leith Parish, Midlothian (adjacent to Edinburgh). "Scotland, Marriages, 1561-1910," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XYML-ZBB : 11 February 2020), Barbara Glasgow in entry for John Wilson, 1611. 

* Barbara Glasgow (1617-): Baptised 29 June 1617 in Edinburgh Parish, daughter of George Glasgow and Margaret Steuart. "Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQC9-JYX : 12 February 2020), Barbara Glasgow, 1617. 

Given these contemporaries, it is crucial that further research confirms any additional records genuinely belong to the Barbara Glasgow who was mother to Catharine Little in 1611.
Research Notes
* Defining Record: This profile represents the Barbara Glasgow named as mother to Catharine Little, born 9 Sep 1611 and baptised 29 Sep 1611, daughter of Johne Little. 
* Conflation Alert: FamilySearch profile 9VM1-52D appears to conflate this Barbara with Barbara Glasgow, wife of George Johnstoun (married 1616). Records require careful separation.
* Multiple Contemporaries: At least three, possibly four, women named Barbara Glasgow were living/marrying/having children in the Edinburgh/Leith area between 1610-1620, complicating identification.
* Conflicting Birth Estimates: The speculative birth estimate of c. 1586 fits better for the mother of Catharine Little (age ~25 in 1611). The FS profile estimate of c. 1596 fits better for the wife of George Johnstoun (age ~20 at marriage in 1616).
* Parentage & Origin Unknown: No sources confirming parents, specific origin, marriage, or death for Barbara (Glasgow) Little have been identified.
Sources

[[Category: Scotland, Little Name Study]]
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== Biography ==
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'''Barbara Glasgow''' was born circa 1586, likely in Scotland.<ref name="BirthEst">This birth year is estimated based on the 1611 birth of her daughter Catharine, assuming Barbara was in her early-to-mid-twenties at the time, a common age for mothers in this era. This is a genealogical estimation only and is not based on a birth record.</ref> Her parentage and specific place of birth remain unknown.

Barbara emerges in the historical record through her connection to the Little family in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. In the early 17th century, Edinburgh was a significant administrative and religious center. Barbara's only confirmed vital event documented so far is the birth and baptism of her daughter in 1611, recorded in the Edinburgh Parish register (Midlothian). The details are:<ref name="Catharine1611">"Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ4N-CDX : 16 September 2021), Johne Little in entry for Catharine Little, 1611. Citing Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Details also corroborated by FindMyPast transcription.</ref>

* '''Child''': [[Little-6307|Catharine Little]] (Born: 9 Sep 1611, Baptised: 29 Sep 1611)
* '''Father''': [[Little-6308|Johne Little (abt.1580-aft.1612)]]
* '''Mother''': '''Barbara Glasgow'''

This baptism likely took place at one of the main churches serving Edinburgh parish at the time, such as the High Kirk (St Giles'), St Cuthbert's, or perhaps Canongate Kirk. No further information about Barbara, such as a marriage record to Johne Little or a death record, has yet been definitively linked to this profile.

=== Disambiguation: Contemporaries and Potential Conflation ===
Extreme caution is required when researching Barbara Glasgow in early 17th century Edinburgh and its surrounds, as several women shared this name. The Barbara Glasgow documented as mother to Catharine Little must be carefully distinguished from other known individuals, including:

* '''Barbara Glasgow, wife of George Johnstoun:''' (Likely [[Glasgow-3302|Barbara (Glasgow) Johnson (abt.1600–)]]). FamilySearch profile 9VM1-52D appears to '''conflate''' this woman's records with the mother of Catharine Little. Records associated with this Barbara include:
** Marriage to George Johnstoun on 21 November 1616 in Edinburgh Parish.<ref name="JohnstounMarriage1616">"Scotland, Marriages, 1561-1910", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XYMH-HZJ : 11 February 2020), Barbara Glasgow in entry for George Johnstoun, 1616.</ref>
** Several children christened in Edinburgh Parish with George Johnstoun between 1617 and 1627, including Daniell (1617)<ref name="Daniell1617">"Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X1YQ-BX4 : 16 September 2021), Barbara Glasgow in entry for Daniell Johnestoun, 1617.</ref> and Archebald (1618).<ref name="Archebald1618">"Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X1Y3-2XL : 16 September 2021), Barbara Glasgow in entry for Archebald Johnstoun, 1618.</ref> (Other children mentioned in the source list for FS profile 9VM1-52D include Marione, Margaret, James, and Catharine Johnstoun).
** The estimated birth year of c. 1596 associated with FS profile 9VM1-52D fits this Barbara (wife of George Johnstoun) better than it fits the mother of Catharine Little.

* '''[[Glasgow-3182|Barbara (Glasgow) Wilson (abt.1590–)]]:''' Married [[Wilson-126696|John Wilson (1590–)]] on 26 November 1611 in South Leith Parish, Midlothian (adjacent to Edinburgh).<ref name="WilsonMarriage1611"> "Scotland, Marriages, 1561-1910," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XYML-ZBB : 11 February 2020), Barbara Glasgow in entry for John Wilson, 1611.</ref>

* '''[[Glasgow-1102|Barbara Glasgow (1617-)]]:''' Baptised 29 June 1617 in Edinburgh Parish, daughter of George Glasgow and Margaret Steuart.<ref name="Barbara1617">"Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQC9-JYX : 12 February 2020), Barbara Glasgow, 1617.</ref>

Given these contemporaries, it is crucial that further research confirms any additional records genuinely belong to the Barbara Glasgow who was mother to Catharine Little in 1611.

=== Research Notes ===

* '''Defining Record:''' This profile represents the Barbara Glasgow named as mother to Catharine Little, born 9 Sep 1611 and baptised 29 Sep 1611, daughter of Johne Little.<ref name="Catharine1611"/>
* '''Conflation Alert:''' FamilySearch profile 9VM1-52D appears to conflate this Barbara with Barbara Glasgow, wife of George Johnstoun (married 1616). Records require careful separation.
* '''Multiple Contemporaries:''' At least three, possibly four, women named Barbara Glasgow were living/marrying/having children in the Edinburgh/Leith area between 1610-1620, complicating identification.
* '''Conflicting Birth Estimates:''' The speculative birth estimate of c. 1586 fits better for the mother of Catharine Little (age ~25 in 1611). The FS profile estimate of c. 1596 fits better for the wife of George Johnstoun (age ~20 at marriage in 1616).
* '''Parentage & Origin Unknown:''' No sources confirming parents, specific origin, marriage, or death for Barbara (Glasgow) Little have been identified.

== Sources ==
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