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Current profile1{{One Name Study|name=Glasgow}}
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Current profile3== Biography ==
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Current profile5'''James Glasgow''' was born before 16 June 1641, probably in Scotland. His precise date and place of birth have not been identified.
Replacement profile5'''James Glasgow''' was born before 16 June 1641, probably in Scotland. His precise date and place of birth have not been identified.
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Current profile7He became a weaver and burgess of Edinburgh.
Replacement profile7He became a weaver and burgess of Edinburgh.
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Current profile9=== Apprenticeship and burgess status ===
Replacement profile9=== Apprenticeship and burgess status ===
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Current profile11On 16 June 1641 James, explicitly described as a son of '''Robert Glasgow, servant to William Crichtoun in Wester Duddingston''', was apprenticed to William Sclaitter, weaver.<ref name="Apprentice1641">Francis J. Grant, ed., ''Register of Apprentices of the City of Edinburgh, 1583–1666'' (Scottish Record Society, 1906), printed p. 71, [https://archive.org/details/scottishrecordso28scotuoft/page/71/mode/2up scan]: “Glasgow, James, son to Robert G., servitor to William Crichtoun, in Wester Duddingston, with William Sclaitter, weaver 16 June 1641.”</ref>
Replacement profile11On 16 June 1641 James, explicitly described as a son of '''Robert Glasgow, servant to William Crichtoun in Wester Duddingston''', was apprenticed to William Sclaitter, weaver.<ref name="Apprentice1641">Francis J. Grant, ed., ''Register of Apprentices of the City of Edinburgh, 1583–1666'' (Scottish Record Society, 1906), printed p. 71, [https://archive.org/details/scottishrecordso28scotuoft/page/71/mode/2up scan]: “Glasgow, James, son to Robert G., servitor to William Crichtoun, in Wester Duddingston, with William Sclaitter, weaver 16 June 1641.”</ref>
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Current profile13James was admitted as a burgess of Edinburgh on 20 June 1649. The entry identifies him as a weaver, states that he had been apprenticed to the deceased William Sklatter, and repeats the apprenticeship date of 16 June 1641.<ref name="Burgess1649">Charles B. Boog Watson, ed., [https://www.tradeshouselibrary.org/uploads/4/7/7/2/47723681/roll_of_edinburgh_burgesses_1406_to_1700.pdf#page=218 ''Roll of Edinburgh Burgesses and Guild-Brethren, 1406–1700''] (Scottish Record Society, 1929), printed p. 208: “Glasgow, James, B., weiver, as p. to umq. Wm. Sklaitter, weiver, B. (16 June 1641) 20 June 1649.”</ref>
Replacement profile13James was admitted as a burgess of Edinburgh on 20 June 1649. The entry identifies him as a weaver, states that he had been apprenticed to the deceased William Sklatter, and repeats the apprenticeship date of 16 June 1641.<ref name="Burgess1649">Charles B. Boog Watson, ed., [https://www.tradeshouselibrary.org/uploads/4/7/7/2/47723681/roll_of_edinburgh_burgesses_1406_to_1700.pdf#page=218 ''Roll of Edinburgh Burgesses and Guild-Brethren, 1406–1700''] (Scottish Record Society, 1929), printed p. 208: “Glasgow, James, B., weiver, as p. to umq. Wm. Sklaitter, weiver, B. (16 June 1641) 20 June 1649.”</ref>
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Current profile15The matching master and exact apprenticeship date establish that the 1641 apprentice was the later Edinburgh weaver and burgess.
Replacement profile15The matching master and exact apprenticeship date establish that the 1641 apprentice was the later Edinburgh weaver and burgess.
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Current profile17=== Marriages ===
Replacement profile17=== Marriages ===
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Current profile19James married first '''[[Whyte-2772|Bessie Whyte]]''' at Edinburgh on 6 July 1649.<ref name="EdinburghMarriages">Henry Paton, ed., [https://www.tradeshouselibrary.org/uploads/4/7/7/2/47723681/register_of_marriages_for_the_parish_of_edinburgh_1595-1700_~_1898.pdf#page=277 ''Register of Marriages for the Parish of Edinburgh, 1595–1700''] (Scottish Record Society, 1905), printed p. 267: “Glasgow, James, weaver; Bessie Whyte 6 July 1649” and “James, weaver; Agnes Duncan 11 Nov. 1653.”</ref>
Replacement profile19James married first '''[[Whyte-2772|Bessie Whyte]]''' at Edinburgh on 6 July 1649.<ref name="EdinburghMarriages">Henry Paton, ed., [https://www.tradeshouselibrary.org/uploads/4/7/7/2/47723681/register_of_marriages_for_the_parish_of_edinburgh_1595-1700_~_1898.pdf#page=277 ''Register of Marriages for the Parish of Edinburgh, 1595–1700''] (Scottish Record Society, 1905), printed p. 267: “Glasgow, James, weaver; Bessie Whyte 6 July 1649” and “James, weaver; Agnes Duncan 11 Nov. 1653.”</ref>
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Current profile21He married second '''[[Duncan-16106|Agnes Duncan]]''' at Edinburgh on 11 November 1653.<ref name="EdinburghMarriages" />
Replacement profile21He married second '''[[Duncan-16106|Agnes Duncan]]''' at Edinburgh on 11 November 1653.<ref name="EdinburghMarriages" />
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Current profile23The matching name, occupation and parish, together with the sequential dates, identify the bridegroom in both entries as the same James Glasgow.
Replacement profile23The matching name, occupation and parish, together with the sequential dates, identify the bridegroom in both entries as the same James Glasgow.
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Current profile25=== Children ===
Replacement profile25=== Children ===
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Current profile27James's known children were:
Replacement profile27James's known children were:
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Current profile29* '''[[Glasgow-3097|Helen Glasgow]]''', daughter of Bessie Whyte;
Replacement profile29* '''[[Glasgow-3097|Helen Glasgow]]''', daughter of Bessie Whyte;
Current profile30* '''[[Glasgow-3099|Jonet Glasgow]]''', daughter of Bessie Whyte;
Replacement profile30* '''[[Glasgow-3099|Jonet Glasgow]]''', daughter of Bessie Whyte;
Current profile31* '''[[Glasgow-1374|Robert Glasgow]]''', son of Agnes Duncan;<ref name="RobertBaptism">“Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564–1950,” database, ''FamilySearch'', [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRSV-T1T Robert Glasgow, baptised 5 May 1655, Edinburgh], son of James Glasgow and Agnes Duncan.</ref>
Replacement profile31* '''[[Glasgow-1374|Robert Glasgow]]''', son of Agnes Duncan;<ref name="RobertBaptism">“Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564–1950,” database, ''FamilySearch'', [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRSV-T1T Robert Glasgow, baptised 5 May 1655, Edinburgh], son of James Glasgow and Agnes Duncan.</ref>
Current profile32* '''[[Glasgow-3143|Marion Glasgow]]''', daughter of Agnes Duncan;
Replacement profile32* '''[[Glasgow-3143|Marion Glasgow]]''', daughter of Agnes Duncan;
Current profile33* '''[[Glasgow-1373|Bethia Glasgow]]''', daughter of Agnes Duncan; and
Replacement profile33* '''[[Glasgow-1373|Bethia Glasgow]]''', daughter of Agnes Duncan; and
Current profile34* '''[[Glasgow-1057|John Glasgow]]''', son of Agnes Duncan.
Replacement profile34* '''[[Glasgow-1057|John Glasgow]]''', son of Agnes Duncan.
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Current profile36The individual baptismal records should be consulted for the evidence identifying each child's mother.
Replacement profile36The individual baptismal records should be consulted for the evidence identifying each child's mother.
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Current profile38Marion Glasgow married William Calder at Edinburgh on 29 June 1686.<ref name="MarionMarriage">Henry Paton, ed., [https://www.tradeshouselibrary.org/uploads/4/7/7/2/47723681/register_of_marriages_for_the_parish_of_edinburgh_1595-1700_~_1898.pdf#page=278 ''Register of Marriages for the Parish of Edinburgh, 1595–1700''] (Scottish Record Society, 1905), printed p. 268: “Glasgow, Marion; William Calder 29 June 1686.”</ref>
Replacement profile38Marion Glasgow married William Calder at Edinburgh on 29 June 1686.<ref name="MarionMarriage">Henry Paton, ed., [https://www.tradeshouselibrary.org/uploads/4/7/7/2/47723681/register_of_marriages_for_the_parish_of_edinburgh_1595-1700_~_1898.pdf#page=278 ''Register of Marriages for the Parish of Edinburgh, 1595–1700''] (Scottish Record Society, 1905), printed p. 268: “Glasgow, Marion; William Calder 29 June 1686.”</ref>
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Current profile40On the following day William Calder was admitted as a burgess through his wife Marion, who was explicitly described as a daughter of James Glasgow, weaver and burgess.<ref name="CalderBurgess">Charles B. Boog Watson, ed., [https://www.tradeshouselibrary.org/uploads/4/7/7/2/47723681/roll_of_edinburgh_burgesses_1406_to_1700.pdf#page=101 ''Roll of Edinburgh Burgesses and Guild-Brethren, 1406–1700''] (Scottish Record Society, 1929), printed p. 91: “Calder, Wm., B., weaver, be r. of w. Marion, dr. to James Glasgow, weaver, B. 30 June 1686.”</ref>
Replacement profile40On the following day William Calder was admitted as a burgess through his wife Marion, who was explicitly described as a daughter of James Glasgow, weaver and burgess.<ref name="CalderBurgess">Charles B. Boog Watson, ed., [https://www.tradeshouselibrary.org/uploads/4/7/7/2/47723681/roll_of_edinburgh_burgesses_1406_to_1700.pdf#page=101 ''Roll of Edinburgh Burgesses and Guild-Brethren, 1406–1700''] (Scottish Record Society, 1929), printed p. 91: “Calder, Wm., B., weaver, be r. of w. Marion, dr. to James Glasgow, weaver, B. 30 June 1686.”</ref>
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Current profile42This directly establishes Marion as James's daughter.
Replacement profile42This directly establishes Marion as James's daughter.
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Current profile44James's date and place of death have not been identified.
Replacement profile44James's date and place of death have not been identified.
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Current profile46== Research Notes ==
Replacement profile46== Research Notes ==
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Current profile48=== Birth ===
Replacement profile48=== Birth ===
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Current profile50The former birth date of 19 March 1626 and birthplace of Inveresk do not belong to this James.
Replacement profile50The former birth date of 19 March 1626 and birthplace of Inveresk do not belong to this James.
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Current profile52The only presently supported birth statement is that James was born before 16 June 1641, when he entered his apprenticeship.<ref name="Apprentice1641" />
Replacement profile52The only presently supported birth statement is that James was born before 16 June 1641, when he entered his apprenticeship.<ref name="Apprentice1641" />
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Current profile54His birthplace remains unknown.
Replacement profile54His birthplace remains unknown.
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Current profile56=== Parentage ===
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Current profile58The apprenticeship record directly identifies James's father as '''Robert Glasgow, servant to William Crichtoun in Wester Duddingston'''.<ref name="Apprentice1641" />
Replacement profile58The apprenticeship record directly identifies James's father as '''Robert Glasgow, servant to William Crichtoun in Wester Duddingston'''.<ref name="Apprentice1641" />
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Current profile60'''[[Glasgow-1156|Robert Glasgow]]''' is a plausible existing-profile match for this father because of the Wester Duddingston association and chronology. The record does not, however, contain enough information to prove that the named father and the existing profile represent the same man. That relationship should therefore remain uncertain.
Replacement profile60'''[[Glasgow-1156|Robert Glasgow]]''' is a plausible existing-profile match for this father because of the Wester Duddingston association and chronology. The record does not, however, contain enough information to prove that the named father and the existing profile represent the same man. That relationship should therefore remain uncertain.
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Current profile62The record does not name James's mother.
Replacement profile62The record does not name James's mother.
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Current profile64'''[[Ivey-2264|Deborah Ivey]]''' is not identified as his mother in any inspected record. Any attachment should remain uncertain and be treated as a working hypothesis rather than an established relationship.
Replacement profile64'''[[Ivey-2264|Deborah Ivey]]''' is not identified as his mother in any inspected record. Any attachment should remain uncertain and be treated as a working hypothesis rather than an established relationship.
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Current profile66=== Distinct from the Inveresk James ===
Replacement profile66=== Distinct from the Inveresk James ===
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Current profile68This James was not '''[[Glasgow-3923|James Glasgow]]''', who was baptised at Inveresk and Musselburgh on 19 March 1626 as a son of [[Glasgow-1148|Alexander Glasgow]] and [[Clerk-296|Jannet Clerk]].<ref name="InvereskBaptism">“Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564–1950,” database, ''FamilySearch'', James Glasgow, baptised 19 March 1626, Inveresk and Musselburgh, son of Alexander Glasgow, [https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ4V-GQW record VQ4V-GQW] (accessed 2025).</ref>
Replacement profile68This James was not '''[[Glasgow-3923|James Glasgow]]''', who was baptised at Inveresk and Musselburgh on 19 March 1626 as a son of [[Glasgow-1148|Alexander Glasgow]] and [[Clerk-296|Jannet Clerk]].<ref name="InvereskBaptism">“Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564–1950,” database, ''FamilySearch'', James Glasgow, baptised 19 March 1626, Inveresk and Musselburgh, son of Alexander Glasgow, [https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ4V-GQW record VQ4V-GQW] (accessed 2025).</ref>
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Current profile70The 1641 apprenticeship names Robert Glasgow, not Alexander Glasgow, as the father of the Edinburgh weaver. The two men should remain on separate profiles.
Replacement profile70The 1641 apprenticeship names Robert Glasgow, not Alexander Glasgow, as the father of the Edinburgh weaver. The two men should remain on separate profiles.
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Current profile72=== Incorrect child profile ===
Replacement profile72=== Incorrect child profile ===
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Current profile74'''[[Glasgow-1376|James Glasgow]]''' is not a supported child of this family and should not be attached as a son born on 29 January 1657.
Replacement profile74'''[[Glasgow-1376|James Glasgow]]''' is not a supported child of this family and should not be attached as a son born on 29 January 1657.
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Current profile76The cited record for that date is the baptism of Marion Glasgow and names James Glasgow as her father. It is not a birth or baptism record for a son named James.
Replacement profile76The cited record for that date is the baptism of Marion Glasgow and names James Glasgow as her father. It is not a birth or baptism record for a son named James.
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Current profile78=== Identity caution ===
Replacement profile78=== Identity caution ===
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Current profile80This James should not be confused with '''[[Glasgow-3077|James Glasgow]]''', who married [[Clerk-460|Helen Clerk]] and was associated with [[Glasgow-3093|John Glasgow]].
Replacement profile80This James should not be confused with '''[[Glasgow-3077|James Glasgow]]''', who married [[Clerk-460|Helen Clerk]] and was associated with [[Glasgow-3093|John Glasgow]].
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Current profile82The Edinburgh weaver is identified by:
Replacement profile82The Edinburgh weaver is identified by:
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Current profile84* the 1641 apprenticeship naming him as a son of Robert Glasgow;
Replacement profile84* the 1641 apprenticeship naming him as a son of Robert Glasgow;
Current profile85* his apprenticeship to William Sclaitter;
Replacement profile85* his apprenticeship to William Sclaitter;
Current profile86* his 1649 admission as an Edinburgh burgess;
Replacement profile86* his 1649 admission as an Edinburgh burgess;
Current profile87* his occupation as a weaver;
Replacement profile87* his occupation as a weaver;
Current profile88* his marriages to Bessie Whyte and Agnes Duncan; and
Replacement profile88* his marriages to Bessie Whyte and Agnes Duncan; and
Current profile89* the 1686 burgess record identifying Marion Glasgow as his daughter.
Replacement profile89* the 1686 burgess record identifying Marion Glasgow as his daughter.
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Current profile91=== Further research ===
Replacement profile91=== Further research ===
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Current profile93Useful remaining records include:
Replacement profile93Useful remaining records include:
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Current profile95* the original apprenticeship papers or incorporation records;
Replacement profile95* the original apprenticeship papers or incorporation records;
Current profile96* records establishing whether [[Glasgow-1156|Robert Glasgow]] was the father named in the apprenticeship;
Replacement profile96* records establishing whether [[Glasgow-1156|Robert Glasgow]] was the father named in the apprenticeship;
Current profile97* records identifying James's mother;
Replacement profile97* records identifying James's mother;
Current profile98* original baptism entries for each child;
Replacement profile98* original baptism entries for each child;
Current profile99* any further records establishing the children's mothers;
Replacement profile99* any further records establishing the children's mothers;
Current profile100* a burial or testament for James;
Replacement profile100* a burial or testament for James;
Current profile101* records identifying James's birthplace; and
Replacement profile101* records identifying James's birthplace; and
Current profile102* further records concerning William Calder and Marion Glasgow.
Replacement profile102* further records concerning William Calder and Marion Glasgow.
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Current profile104== Sources ==
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