Person dossier · record-john-glasgow-edinburgh-1648
John Glasgow
Dates not established
Current position
HOLD — the printed Edinburgh apprenticeship register names John Glasgow under its explicit Glasgow heading on 12 January 1648. It identifies William Blackwood, merchant, as his master and describes the apprentice as the son of the late “Thomas G., maltman, burgess of Glasgow.” The father's surname is abbreviated in the line. The entry proves an apprenticeship occurrence, not a birth or death date, and does not identify a particular WikiTree profile.
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Research notes and earlier assessments
Conclusion: Current conclusion
HOLD — the printed Edinburgh apprenticeship register names John Glasgow under its explicit Glasgow heading on 12 January 1648. It identifies William Blackwood, merchant, as his master and describes the apprentice as the son of the late “Thomas G., maltman, burgess of Glasgow.” The father's surname is abbreviated in the line. The entry proves an apprenticeship occurrence, not a birth or death date, and does not identify a particular WikiTree profile.
Keep this as a separate, searchable record subject. Glasgow-1604, Glasgow-3145 and Glasgow-3610 remain chronologically possible John profiles. Creating another WikiTree profile now risks duplication. Thomas Glasgow-1103 is only a possible lead for the father; his occupation and relationship are unproved.
Original Markdown
**HOLD —** the printed Edinburgh apprenticeship register names John Glasgow under its explicit Glasgow heading on 12 January 1648. It identifies William Blackwood, merchant, as his master and describes the apprentice as the son of the late “Thomas G., maltman, burgess of Glasgow.” The father's surname is abbreviated in the line. The entry proves an apprenticeship occurrence, not a birth or death date, and does not identify a particular WikiTree profile. Keep this as a separate, searchable record subject. Glasgow-1604, Glasgow-3145 and Glasgow-3610 remain chronologically possible John profiles. Creating another WikiTree profile now risks duplication. Thomas Glasgow-1103 is only a possible lead for the father; his occupation and relationship are unproved.
Sources: Source findings
| Source | Finding | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
Francis J. Grant, ed., Register of Apprentices of the City of Edinburgh, 1583–1666 (1906), p. 75; FamilySearch item #007764594, Item 3, image 101 |
Under the printed Glasgow heading, John is described as son to late “Thomas G., maltman, burgess of Glasgow,” apprenticed with William Blackwood, merchant, on 12 January 1648. | Verified in the printed transcription. The original apprenticeship register has not been examined. “G.” is abbreviated; the entry supplies no age, family beyond the father, or later residence. |
FamilySearch image and full-text result. Digitized printed p. 75 is available from the Internet Archive.
Original Markdown
| Source | Finding | Assessment | | --- | --- | --- | | Francis J. Grant, ed., *Register of Apprentices of the City of Edinburgh, 1583–1666* (1906), p. 75; FamilySearch item `#007764594`, Item 3, image 101 | Under the printed **Glasgow** heading, John is described as son to late “Thomas G., maltman, burgess of Glasgow,” apprenticed with William Blackwood, merchant, on 12 January 1648. | Verified in the printed transcription. The original apprenticeship register has not been examined. “G.” is abbreviated; the entry supplies no age, family beyond the father, or later residence. | FamilySearch [image and full-text result](https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSM7-53ZS-V?view=fullText&keywords=Glasgow&searchForm=advanced&lang=en&groupId=M9H7-2TF). Digitized printed p. 75 is available from the [Internet Archive](https://archive.org/details/scottishrecordso28scotuoft/page/75/mode/1up).
Assessment: Identity and relationship assessment
- John Glasgow as a named apprentice: documented by the printed heading and entry.
- Father Thomas G.: documented as deceased by the entry date and described as a maltman and burgess of Glasgow. The printed line abbreviates his surname; no living or historic Thomas profile has been connected to him.
- Glasgow-1604: possible by chronology, but no Thomas, occupation or apprenticeship link.
- Glasgow-3145: possible by chronology, but no distinguishing link; may duplicate Glasgow-1604.
- Glasgow-3610: possible by chronology, but its stated Kirknewton/East Calder context and attached father William do not match this record; those profile details are not fully sourced.
- Thomas Glasgow-1103 as father: possible age-wise, but occupation, burgess status and parent-child link are absent; his uncertain later death does not settle the question.
- Other reviewed Johns have a stated incompatible father/locality, are likely an infant, or are too young. No profile attachment or new WikiTree profile is recommended now.
Original Markdown
- **John Glasgow as a named apprentice:** documented by the printed heading and entry. - **Father Thomas G.:** documented as deceased by the entry date and described as a maltman and burgess of Glasgow. The printed line abbreviates his surname; no living or historic Thomas profile has been connected to him. - **Glasgow-1604:** possible by chronology, but no Thomas, occupation or apprenticeship link. - **Glasgow-3145:** possible by chronology, but no distinguishing link; may duplicate Glasgow-1604. - **Glasgow-3610:** possible by chronology, but its stated Kirknewton/East Calder context and attached father William do not match this record; those profile details are not fully sourced. - **Thomas Glasgow-1103 as father:** possible age-wise, but occupation, burgess status and parent-child link are absent; his uncertain later death does not settle the question. - Other reviewed Johns have a stated incompatible father/locality, are likely an infant, or are too young. No profile attachment or new WikiTree profile is recommended now.
Actions: Recommended next records
- Search Glasgow burgess and maltmen records for Thomas G. and his household.
- Look for a surviving record of the original apprenticeship register or a related merchant record naming John with a residence, occupation, kin or associates.
- Compare any new identifier with the household evidence for Glasgow-1604, Glasgow-3145 and Glasgow-3610 before attaching or creating a WikiTree profile.
Original Markdown
- Search Glasgow burgess and maltmen records for Thomas G. and his household. - Look for a surviving record of the original apprenticeship register or a related merchant record naming John with a residence, occupation, kin or associates. - Compare any new identifier with the household evidence for Glasgow-1604, Glasgow-3145 and Glasgow-3610 before attaching or creating a WikiTree profile.
Structured dossier and technical data
Machine-readable dossier · Family network
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