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Add the 1785 St Vincent staff-surgeon appointment (probable identification), the 1808 Ayr county meeting and the 1835 Allan v. Glasgow's Trustees appeal.
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Replacement profile3== Biography ==
Current profile1== Biography of Sir Robert Glasgow of Mountgreenan ==
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Current profile5Robert Glasgow of Mountgreenan (1747-1827) was a prominent figure in the history of the Glasgow area, known for his significant contributions to the community and the legacy he left behind.
Replacement profile7Robert Glasgow of Mountgreenan (1747-1827) was a prominent figure in the history of the Glasgow area, known for his significant contributions to the community and the legacy he left behind.
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Current profile7=== Early Life and Business Ventures ===
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Current profile8Robert Glasgow was baptised in Kilbirnie, Ayrshire, Scotland, on 18 October 1747.<ref>Kilbirnie Parish, Church of Scotland, "Old Parish Registers Births and Baptisms," database, National Records of Scotland ([https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk ScotlandsPeople] : viewed 30 Dec 2025), Robert Glasgow 18 Oct 1747, son of Robert Glasgow and Margarat Allan; citing Ref 10 / 116, parish 596: Robert laul son to Robert Glasgow of Puddevenholm & Margaret Allan Oct 18.</ref> He was the third but eldest surviving son and heir of Dr. Robert Glasgow of Puddevenholm and Margaret Allan. Like many sons of the gentry class of his time, Robert journeyed to the British West Indies as a young man where he was determined to make his fortune. He lived for some years on the island of Saint Vincent and was remarkably successful in his business enterprises, albeit through the use of the enslaved population of the island. He eventually established a shipping company based in Saint Vincent which took part in the triangular trade of carrying British textiles and other manufactured goods to African ports, slaves to the West Indies and Americas, and sugar, tobacco or cotton back to Britain.<ref name=hotel>https://web.archive.org/web/20050924143852/http://montgreenanhotel.com/welcome_history.asp</ref>
Replacement profile10Robert Glasgow was baptised in Kilbirnie, Ayrshire, Scotland, on 18 October 1747.<ref>Kilbirnie Parish, Church of Scotland, "Old Parish Registers Births and Baptisms," database, National Records of Scotland ([https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk ScotlandsPeople] : viewed 30 Dec 2025), Robert Glasgow 18 Oct 1747, son of Robert Glasgow and Margarat Allan; citing Ref 10 / 116, parish 596: Robert laul son to Robert Glasgow of Puddevenholm & Margaret Allan Oct 18.</ref> He was the third but eldest surviving son and heir of Dr. Robert Glasgow of Puddevenholm and Margaret Allan. Like many sons of the gentry class of his time, Robert journeyed to the British West Indies as a young man where he was determined to make his fortune. He lived for some years on the island of Saint Vincent and was remarkably successful in his business enterprises, albeit through the use of the enslaved population of the island. He eventually established a shipping company based in Saint Vincent which took part in the triangular trade of carrying British textiles and other manufactured goods to African ports, slaves to the West Indies and Americas, and sugar, tobacco or cotton back to Britain.<ref name=hotel>https://web.archive.org/web/20050924143852/http://montgreenanhotel.com/welcome_history.asp</ref>
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Current profile10=== Family ===
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Current profile11While living in Saint Vincent, Robert is known to have had three natural children by at least two different women of African descent:
Replacement profile13While living in Saint Vincent, Robert is known to have had three natural children by at least two different women of African descent:
Current profile12#[[Glasgow-2952|John Glasgow]].
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Current profile13#[[Glasgow-3789|Amelia Glasgow]], born c.1781, daughter of Rosalie Labroad.
Replacement profile15#[[Glasgow-3789|Amelia Glasgow]], born c.1781, daughter of Rosalie Labroad.
Current profile14#[[Glasgow-2874|Anne Glasgow]], born c.1784, daughter of Annie Swann.
Replacement profile16#[[Glasgow-2874|Anne Glasgow]], born c.1784, daughter of Annie Swann.
Current profile15Robert brought his daughters back to Scotland and, on 23 February 1802 in Dunlop, Ayrshire, he married [[Dunlop-2189|Rachel Dunlop]], daughter of John Dunlop of Dunlop (or, of that Ilk).<ref>Dunlop Parish, Church of Scotland, "Old Parish Registers Banns and Marriages," database, National Records of Scotland ([https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk ScotlandsPeople] : viewed 30 Dec 2025), marriage of Robert Glasgow and Rachel Dunlop, 23 Feb 1802; citing Ref No: 20 / 211, parish 591: 20 Feb 1802 Robert Montgomery Esq. of Montgreenan in the parish of Irvine and Miss Rachel Dunlop in this parish gave in their names for proclamation in order to marriage and were married the 23rd same month.</ref> They had no surviving issue, but built a life in the Glasgow and Ayrshire areas.<ref name=gazeteer>https://aanhsorg.files.wordpress.com/2020/05/gazetteer-of-ayrshire.pdf</ref>
Replacement profile17Robert brought his daughters back to Scotland and, on 23 February 1802 in Dunlop, Ayrshire, he married [[Dunlop-2189|Rachel Dunlop]], daughter of John Dunlop of Dunlop (or, of that Ilk).<ref>Dunlop Parish, Church of Scotland, "Old Parish Registers Banns and Marriages," database, National Records of Scotland ([https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk ScotlandsPeople] : viewed 30 Dec 2025), marriage of Robert Glasgow and Rachel Dunlop, 23 Feb 1802; citing Ref No: 20 / 211, parish 591: 20 Feb 1802 Robert Montgomery Esq. of Montgreenan in the parish of Irvine and Miss Rachel Dunlop in this parish gave in their names for proclamation in order to marriage and were married the 23rd same month.</ref> They had no surviving issue, but built a life in the Glasgow and Ayrshire areas.<ref name=gazeteer>https://aanhsorg.files.wordpress.com/2020/05/gazetteer-of-ayrshire.pdf</ref>
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Current profile17=== Acquisitions and Legacy ===
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Current profile18Robert Glasgow expanded his estate by purchasing the lands of Fergushill from the McVicar family around 1800. He had also acquired the sugar plantations of Mt. Greenan and Sans Souci while in St Vincent. Robert left his various estatee to his youngest daughter Anne, who was now married to Mr. Robert Robertson of Prenderguest. The estates were settled on herself, her husband and their heirs, with the stipulation that they use the surname of Glasgow. This daughter, Mrs. Robertson Glasgow, resided in Pau, France, after the death of her husband. Her eldest survivng son and heir, Robert Robertson Glasgow, Esq., served as the Sheriff Substitute at Paisley, was married, and had a family.<ref name=gazeteer/>
Replacement profile20Robert Glasgow expanded his estate by purchasing the lands of Fergushill from the McVicar family around 1800. He had also acquired the sugar plantations of Mt. Greenan and Sans Souci while in St Vincent. Robert left his various estatee to his youngest daughter Anne, who was now married to Mr. Robert Robertson of Prenderguest. The estates were settled on herself, her husband and their heirs, with the stipulation that they use the surname of Glasgow. This daughter, Mrs. Robertson Glasgow, resided in Pau, France, after the death of her husband. Her eldest survivng son and heir, Robert Robertson Glasgow, Esq., served as the Sheriff Substitute at Paisley, was married, and had a family.<ref name=gazeteer/>
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Current profile20=== Montgreenan Mansion ===
Replacement profile22=== Montgreenan Mansion ===
Current profile21In 1817, Robert Glasgow commissioned the construction of a Georgian mansion on his estate, which included architectural features designed by Alexander 'Greek' Thompson. This building, known as Montgreenan Mansion, was the home of the Viscounts Weir until 1982, when it was sold and converted into a hotel. The building is Category A listed by Historic Scotland.<ref name=hotel/> The modern house of Mountgreenan is located about three miles from Kilwinning. The original seat was located on a small knoll in a pleasant valley by the side of the Lugton, about half a mile north from the current mansion. Today, the building is used as a school or academy for boys, under the charge of Mr. Wilson from Glasgow. The school can accommodate forty boys within the house, and it is reportedly in a thriving state and highly regarded.<ref name=gazeteer/>
Replacement profile23In 1817, Robert Glasgow commissioned the construction of a Georgian mansion on his estate, which included architectural features designed by Alexander 'Greek' Thompson. This building, known as Montgreenan Mansion, was the home of the Viscounts Weir until 1982, when it was sold and converted into a hotel. The building is Category A listed by Historic Scotland.<ref name=hotel/> The modern house of Mountgreenan is located about three miles from Kilwinning. The original seat was located on a small knoll in a pleasant valley by the side of the Lugton, about half a mile north from the current mansion. Today, the building is used as a school or academy for boys, under the charge of Mr. Wilson from Glasgow. The school can accommodate forty boys within the house, and it is reportedly in a thriving state and highly regarded.<ref name=gazeteer/>
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Current profile23=== Last Will and Testament of Dr. Robert Glasgow ===
Replacement profile25=== Last Will and Testament of Dr. Robert Glasgow ===
Current profile24Robert Glasgow passed away at Montgreenan House on 19 April 1827. By an earlier trust settlement, he had left sums of money to both his son (who was now deceased, without legitimate issue) and elder daughter, and also his brother James's natural sons, Robert and James. However, it is believed the bequests to his nephews was later successfully challenged in court.<ref name=gazeteer/>
Replacement profile26Robert Glasgow passed away at Montgreenan House on 19 April 1827. By an earlier trust settlement, he had left sums of money to both his son (who was now deceased, without legitimate issue) and elder daughter, and also his brother James's natural sons, Robert and James. However, it is believed the bequests to his nephews was later successfully challenged in court.<ref name=gazeteer/>
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Current profile26=== Biography of Robert Robertson Glasgow ===
Replacement profile28=== Biography of Robert Robertson Glasgow ===
Current profile27Robert Robertson Glasgow, the beneficiary under the will of his father-in-law Dr. Robert Glasgow, changed his name to Glasgow as per the will's provision. The eldest son of Alexander Robertson of Gunsgreen House, Eyemouth, Robert Robertson succeeded his father in 1804. He married Anne Glasgow, the natural daughter and heir of Robert Glasgow, inheriting the sugar plantations of Mt Greenan and Sans Souci in St Vincent in 1828. He submitted claims for compensation for these plantations. Robert graduated in Medicine from the University of Edinburgh in 1797 and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1802. He and Anne had four surviving children: Robert, Philadelphia Jane, Anne, and Charlotte Marie Cecilia. In 1841, Robert Glasgow, then aged 65 and of independent means, was living at Holly Walk, Leamington Priors, with his family and several servants. His eldest son, also Robert, was the father of Wilhelmina, who was one year old at the time. The baptism record of Charlotte in Edinburgh on 20/07/1828 states that she was born in Rome on 22/11/1827.<ref>https://www.ucl.ac.uk/lbs/person/view/27300</ref>
Replacement profile29Robert Robertson Glasgow, the beneficiary under the will of his father-in-law Dr. Robert Glasgow, changed his name to Glasgow as per the will's provision. The eldest son of Alexander Robertson of Gunsgreen House, Eyemouth, Robert Robertson succeeded his father in 1804. He married Anne Glasgow, the natural daughter and heir of Robert Glasgow, inheriting the sugar plantations of Mt Greenan and Sans Souci in St Vincent in 1828. He submitted claims for compensation for these plantations. Robert graduated in Medicine from the University of Edinburgh in 1797 and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1802. He and Anne had four surviving children: Robert, Philadelphia Jane, Anne, and Charlotte Marie Cecilia. In 1841, Robert Glasgow, then aged 65 and of independent means, was living at Holly Walk, Leamington Priors, with his family and several servants. His eldest son, also Robert, was the father of Wilhelmina, who was one year old at the time. The baptism record of Charlotte in Edinburgh on 20/07/1828 states that she was born in Rome on 22/11/1827.<ref>https://www.ucl.ac.uk/lbs/person/view/27300</ref>
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Current profile29== Family and succession ==
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Current profile31An 1803 trust, summarized by UCL's ''Legacies of British Slavery'' database and cited there to Scottish record SC6/44/4, made a £200 legacy to Robert's “reputed natural mulatto son” John and lawful issue, and £500 to his “reputed natural daughter” Emilia and lawful issue. It also made legacies to Robert and James, described as reputed natural sons of Robert's late brother James. UCL identifies Anne as Robert's natural daughter and reports that Anne and her husband Robert Robertson succeeded under a Glasgow-name condition.<ref name="ucl">[https://www.ucl.ac.uk/lbs/person/view/2146643739 “Dr Robert Glasgow”], ''Legacies of British Slavery'', UCL; citing SC6/44/4, T71/493 pp. 591–592 and T71/495 p. 54; consulted 10 September 2026.</ref>
Replacement profile33An 1803 trust, summarized by UCL's ''Legacies of British Slavery'' database and cited there to Scottish record SC6/44/4, made a £200 legacy to Robert's “reputed natural mulatto son” John and lawful issue, and £500 to his “reputed natural daughter” Emilia and lawful issue. It also made legacies to Robert and James, described as reputed natural sons of Robert's late brother James. UCL identifies Anne as Robert's natural daughter and reports that Anne and her husband Robert Robertson succeeded under a Glasgow-name condition.<ref name="ucl">[https://www.ucl.ac.uk/lbs/person/view/2146643739 “Dr Robert Glasgow”], ''Legacies of British Slavery'', UCL; citing SC6/44/4, T71/493 pp. 591–592 and T71/495 p. 54; consulted 10 September 2026.</ref>
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Current profile33The three profiles currently attached as Robert's children are [[Glasgow-2952|John Glasgow]], [[Glasgow-3789|Amelia (Glasgow) Wilson]] and [[Glasgow-2874|Anne Glasgow]]. The UCL summary supplies names that may correspond to them, but the original trust and St Vincent registers have not yet been read for this biography. They therefore do not establish the profile identities: that its John was [[Glasgow-2952|John Glasgow]], that its Emilia was [[Glasgow-3789|Amelia (Glasgow) Wilson]], or that its Anne was [[Glasgow-2874|Anne Glasgow]]. They also do not establish the maternal identifications recorded on those profiles, that Mary, Adam, Eve, Peter and James formed John's family, or that other Caribbean bearers of the Glasgow surname descended from Robert.
Replacement profile35The three profiles currently attached as Robert's children are [[Glasgow-2952|John Glasgow]], [[Glasgow-3789|Amelia (Glasgow) Wilson]] and [[Glasgow-2874|Anne Glasgow]]. The UCL summary supplies names that may correspond to them, but the original trust and St Vincent registers have not yet been read for this biography. They therefore do not establish the profile identities: that its John was [[Glasgow-2952|John Glasgow]], that its Emilia was [[Glasgow-3789|Amelia (Glasgow) Wilson]], or that its Anne was [[Glasgow-2874|Anne Glasgow]]. They also do not establish the maternal identifications recorded on those profiles, that Mary, Adam, Eve, Peter and James formed John's family, or that other Caribbean bearers of the Glasgow surname descended from Robert.
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Current profile42| [[Glasgow-2952|John Glasgow]] || Child || A reputed natural son called John; the original trust is needed to identify him with this profile.
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Current profile44| [[Glasgow-3789|Amelia (Glasgow) Wilson]] || Child || A reputed natural daughter called Emilia; the original trust is needed to identify her with this profile.
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Current profile46| [[Glasgow-2874|Anne Glasgow]] || Child || UCL identifies a natural daughter Anne; the underlying records are needed to identify her with this profile.
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Current profile49Simon D. Smith identifies finance from Houstoun & Co, Robert's 1802 purchase of Montgreenan in Ayrshire, and construction of the later house about 1810–17; this places the estate within the movement of wealth extracted from enslaved labour into a Scottish landed property.<ref name="smith">Simon D. Smith, “Slavery's heritage footprint: links between British country houses and St Vincent plantations, 1814–1834,” in Madge Dresser and Andrew Hann, eds., ''Slavery and the British Country House'' (English Heritage, 2013), p. 62, [https://historicengland.org.uk/images-books/publications/slavery-and-british-country-house/slavery-british-country-house-web/ digitised volume].</ref>
Replacement profile51Simon D. Smith identifies finance from Houstoun & Co, Robert's 1802 purchase of Montgreenan in Ayrshire, and construction of the later house about 1810–17; this places the estate within the movement of wealth extracted from enslaved labour into a Scottish landed property.<ref name="smith">Simon D. Smith, “Slavery's heritage footprint: links between British country houses and St Vincent plantations, 1814–1834,” in Madge Dresser and Andrew Hann, eds., ''Slavery and the British Country House'' (English Heritage, 2013), p. 62, [https://historicengland.org.uk/images-books/publications/slavery-and-british-country-house/slavery-british-country-house-web/ digitised volume].</ref>
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Current profile51A related UCL entry describes Dr Robert Glasgow as “d. 1828” while citing an October 1828 registration, whereas Ayrshire accounts give his death at Montgreenan on 19 April 1827. The primary Scottish papers have not yet been inspected, so this difference is not resolved here.<ref name="robertson">[https://www.ucl.ac.uk/lbs/person/view/27300 “Robert Glasgow late Robertson”], ''Legacies of British Slavery'', UCL; citing SC6/44/4/1 and an October 1828 registration; consulted 10 September 2026.</ref>
Replacement profile53A related UCL entry describes Dr Robert Glasgow as “d. 1828” while citing an October 1828 registration, whereas Ayrshire accounts give his death at Montgreenan on 19 April 1827. The primary Scottish papers have not yet been inspected, so this difference is not resolved here.<ref name="robertson">[https://www.ucl.ac.uk/lbs/person/view/27300 “Robert Glasgow late Robertson”], ''Legacies of British Slavery'', UCL; citing SC6/44/4/1 and an October 1828 registration; consulted 10 September 2026.</ref>
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Current profile53James Paterson's nineteenth-century account states that Robert died without issue and describes the Robertson surname condition. Its childlessness statement conflicts with the later UCL trust summary; the original trust is needed to determine the scope and meaning of each account.<ref name="paterson">James Paterson, ''History of the County of Ayr'', vol. II, pp. 252–253, [https://archive.org/details/historyofcountyoar02pateuoft/page/252/mode/2up Internet Archive].</ref>
Replacement profile55James Paterson's nineteenth-century account states that Robert died without issue and describes the Robertson surname condition. Its childlessness statement conflicts with the later UCL trust summary; the original trust is needed to determine the scope and meaning of each account.<ref name="paterson">James Paterson, ''History of the County of Ayr'', vol. II, pp. 252–253, [https://archive.org/details/historyofcountyoar02pateuoft/page/252/mode/2up Internet Archive].</ref>
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Current profile55== Research Notes ==
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Current profile56Robert is stated in some tertiary sources to have held the title "Sir" but this is erroneous.
Replacement profile58Robert is stated in some tertiary sources to have held the title "Sir" but this is erroneous.
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Current profile58[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Robert_Glasgow Wikipedia’s “Sir Robert Glasgow” article] is a tertiary overview and does not establish the relationships discussed above. Likewise, the 1679 wreck of the ''Croune'' is not evidence about this Robert, who was born in 1747.<ref>[https://drmarkjardine.wordpress.com/2016/12/10/beyond-orkneys-fatal-shore-the-wreck-of-the-croune-10-december-1679-history-scotland/ Mark Jardine, “Beyond Orkney's Fatal Shore: the wreck of the ''Croune'', 10 December 1679”].</ref>
Replacement profile60[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Robert_Glasgow Wikipedia’s “Sir Robert Glasgow” article] is a tertiary overview and does not establish the relationships discussed above. Likewise, the 1679 wreck of the ''Croune'' is not evidence about this Robert, who was born in 1747.<ref>[https://drmarkjardine.wordpress.com/2016/12/10/beyond-orkneys-fatal-shore-the-wreck-of-the-croune-10-december-1679-history-scotland/ Mark Jardine, “Beyond Orkney's Fatal Shore: the wreck of the ''Croune'', 10 December 1679”].</ref>
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Current profile63*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Robert_Glasgow Sir Robert Glasgow on wikipedia]
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