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Current profile1{{One Name Study|name=Glasgow}}
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Current profile3== Biography ==
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Current profile5'''Robert Glasgow''' was buried in the parish of Duddingston, Midlothian, Scotland, on '''17 January 1647'''.<ref name="RobertBurial">Church of Scotland, Old Parish Registers, Duddingston deaths and burials, burial of Robert Glasgow, 17 January 1647, parish number 684, reference 60/47, ''ScotlandsPeople''.</ref>
Replacement profile5'''Robert Glasgow''' was buried in the parish of Duddingston, Midlothian, Scotland, on '''17 January 1647'''.<ref name="RobertBurial">Church of Scotland, Old Parish Registers, Duddingston deaths and burials, burial of Robert Glasgow, 17 January 1647, parish number 684, reference 60/47, ''ScotlandsPeople''.</ref>
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Current profile7His date and place of birth have not been identified.
Replacement profile7His date and place of birth have not been identified.
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Current profile9The burial entry does not state Robert's age, occupation, residence, spouse, parentage or children. It should not be assumed that every contemporary man named Robert Glasgow in Midlothian was the same person.
Replacement profile9The burial entry does not state Robert's age, occupation, residence, spouse, parentage or children. It should not be assumed that every contemporary man named Robert Glasgow in Midlothian was the same person.
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Current profile11== Research Notes ==
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Current profile13=== Profile identity ===
Replacement profile13=== Profile identity ===
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Current profile15This profile represents the '''Robert Glasgow buried at Duddingston on 17 January 1647'''.
Replacement profile15This profile represents the '''Robert Glasgow buried at Duddingston on 17 January 1647'''.
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Current profile17The burial is the only record presently identified that can be assigned to this profile with reasonable certainty. Other records involving men of the same name are discussed below as possible or rejected identifications.
Replacement profile17The burial is the only record presently identified that can be assigned to this profile with reasonable certainty. Other records involving men of the same name are discussed below as possible or rejected identifications.
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Current profile19Because the record is a burial entry rather than an identified death entry, Robert died on or before 17 January 1647. His precise date of death is unknown.
Replacement profile19Because the record is a burial entry rather than an identified death entry, Robert died on or before 17 January 1647. His precise date of death is unknown.
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Current profile21=== Birth ===
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Current profile23The structured birth year of about 1582 and the Glasgow birthplace are retained as uncertain working estimates.
Replacement profile23The structured birth year of about 1582 and the Glasgow birthplace are retained as uncertain working estimates.
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Current profile25No inspected record states Robert's age or birthplace or supports either estimate. They should not be treated as proved facts.
Replacement profile25No inspected record states Robert's age or birthplace or supports either estimate. They should not be treated as proved facts.
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Current profile27Although Robert was buried in Scotland, the burial record does not establish that he was born there.
Replacement profile27Although Robert was buried in Scotland, the burial record does not establish that he was born there.
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Current profile29=== Possible identification at Wester Duddingston ===
Replacement profile29=== Possible identification at Wester Duddingston ===
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Current profile31On 16 June 1641 '''[[Glasgow-1150|James Glasgow]]''', son of a Robert Glasgow who was servant to William Crichtoun in Wester Duddingston, was apprenticed to William Sclaitter, weaver.<ref name="JamesApprentice">Francis J. Grant, ed., [https://archive.org/details/scottishrecordso28scotuoft/page/71/mode/2up ''Register of Apprentices of the City of Edinburgh, 1583–1666''] (Scottish Record Society, 1906), printed p. 71: “Glasgow, James, son to Robert G., servitor to William Crichtoun, in Wester Duddingston, with William Sclaitter, weaver 16 June 1641.”</ref>
Replacement profile31On 16 June 1641 '''[[Glasgow-1150|James Glasgow]]''', son of a Robert Glasgow who was servant to William Crichtoun in Wester Duddingston, was apprenticed to William Sclaitter, weaver.<ref name="JamesApprentice">Francis J. Grant, ed., [https://archive.org/details/scottishrecordso28scotuoft/page/71/mode/2up ''Register of Apprentices of the City of Edinburgh, 1583–1666''] (Scottish Record Society, 1906), printed p. 71: “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 profile33The record directly proves that:
Replacement profile33The record directly proves that:
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Current profile35* James's father was named Robert Glasgow;
Replacement profile35* James's father was named Robert Glasgow;
Current profile36* the elder Robert was associated with Wester Duddingston in 1641;
Replacement profile36* the elder Robert was associated with Wester Duddingston in 1641;
Current profile37* Robert was then a servant to William Crichtoun; and
Replacement profile37* Robert was then a servant to William Crichtoun; and
Current profile38* James was apprenticed to William Sclaitter.
Replacement profile38* James was apprenticed to William Sclaitter.
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Current profile40The matching surname, Duddingston locality and compatible dates make the father named in 1641 a plausible candidate for the man buried there in 1647.
Replacement profile40The matching surname, Duddingston locality and compatible dates make the father named in 1641 a plausible candidate for the man buried there in 1647.
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Current profile42The identification is not proved. Neither record supplies Robert's age, wife, occupation beyond the 1641 description, or another distinguishing relationship that securely joins the two entries.
Replacement profile42The identification is not proved. Neither record supplies Robert's age, wife, occupation beyond the 1641 description, or another distinguishing relationship that securely joins the two entries.
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Current profile44If James remains attached as a son of this Robert, the relationship should be marked uncertain.
Replacement profile44If James remains attached as a son of this Robert, the relationship should be marked uncertain.
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Current profile46=== James Glasgow the Edinburgh weaver ===
Replacement profile46=== James Glasgow the Edinburgh weaver ===
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Current profile48The apprentice named in 1641 was later admitted as a burgess of Edinburgh on 20 June 1649. The burgess entry identifies him as a weaver, names his deceased master William Sklaitter and repeats the exact apprenticeship date of 16 June 1641.<ref name="JamesBurgess">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 profile48The apprentice named in 1641 was later admitted as a burgess of Edinburgh on 20 June 1649. The burgess entry identifies him as a weaver, names his deceased master William Sklaitter and repeats the exact apprenticeship date of 16 June 1641.<ref name="JamesBurgess">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 profile50The matching master and exact apprenticeship date establish that the 1641 apprentice and the later Edinburgh burgess were the same James Glasgow.
Replacement profile50The matching master and exact apprenticeship date establish that the 1641 apprentice and the later Edinburgh burgess were the same James Glasgow.
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Current profile52This evidence strengthens the identification of James but does not provide additional information identifying his father with the man buried in 1647.
Replacement profile52This evidence strengthens the identification of James but does not provide additional information identifying his father with the man buried in 1647.
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Current profile54=== Distinct from the Inveresk James ===
Replacement profile54=== Distinct from the Inveresk James ===
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Current profile56The Edinburgh apprentice was not '''[[Glasgow-3923|James Glasgow]]''', who was baptised at Inveresk and Musselburgh on 19 March 1626 as a son of Alexander Glasgow and Jannet Clerk.<ref name="InvereskJames">“Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564–1950,” database, ''FamilySearch'', [https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ4V-GQW James Glasgow, baptised 19 March 1626, Inveresk and Musselburgh], son of Alexander Glasgow.</ref>
Replacement profile56The Edinburgh apprentice was not '''[[Glasgow-3923|James Glasgow]]''', who was baptised at Inveresk and Musselburgh on 19 March 1626 as a son of Alexander Glasgow and Jannet Clerk.<ref name="InvereskJames">“Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564–1950,” database, ''FamilySearch'', [https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ4V-GQW James Glasgow, baptised 19 March 1626, Inveresk and Musselburgh], son of Alexander Glasgow.</ref>
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Current profile58The 1641 apprenticeship explicitly names Robert Glasgow, not Alexander Glasgow, as the father of the Edinburgh weaver.
Replacement profile58The 1641 apprenticeship explicitly names Robert Glasgow, not Alexander Glasgow, as the father of the Edinburgh weaver.
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Current profile60The two men should remain on separate profiles.
Replacement profile60The two men should remain on separate profiles.
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Current profile62=== Possible father ===
Replacement profile62=== Possible father ===
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Current profile64'''[[Glasgow-1097|Archibald Glasgow]]''' is attached as Robert's uncertain father.
Replacement profile64'''[[Glasgow-1097|Archibald Glasgow]]''' is attached as Robert's uncertain father.
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Current profile66Archibald and his wife Isobell Neulands are documented acquiring a tenement in Glasgow on 21 May 1551.<ref name="Archibald1551">Robert Renwick, ed., ''Abstracts of Protocols of the Town Clerks of Glasgow'', vol. 1, ''First Protocol Book of William Hegait, 1547–55'' (Glasgow: Carson & Nicol, 1894), protocol 84, 21 May 1551, printed p. 31: Elizabeth Beitht sold a tenement to “Archinbald Glasgw and Isobell Neulands, spouses.” Robert Glasgw was among the witnesses.</ref>
Replacement profile66Archibald and his wife Isobell Neulands are documented acquiring a tenement in Glasgow on 21 May 1551.<ref name="Archibald1551">Robert Renwick, ed., ''Abstracts of Protocols of the Town Clerks of Glasgow'', vol. 1, ''First Protocol Book of William Hegait, 1547–55'' (Glasgow: Carson & Nicol, 1894), protocol 84, 21 May 1551, printed p. 31: Elizabeth Beitht sold a tenement to “Archinbald Glasgw and Isobell Neulands, spouses.” Robert Glasgw was among the witnesses.</ref>
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Current profile68The record does not name any children of Archibald and Isobell. It also does not state that Robert Glasgw, one of the witnesses, was Archibald's brother, son or other relative.
Replacement profile68The record does not name any children of Archibald and Isobell. It also does not state that Robert Glasgw, one of the witnesses, was Archibald's brother, son or other relative.
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Current profile70The proposed father-and-son relationship is chronologically possible. Archibald was married by 1551, and Robert's birth date is unknown. A son born later in the sixteenth century could have been the Robert associated with Wester Duddingston in 1641 and buried there in 1647.
Replacement profile70The proposed father-and-son relationship is chronologically possible. Archibald was married by 1551, and Robert's birth date is unknown. A son born later in the sixteenth century could have been the Robert associated with Wester Duddingston in 1641 and buried there in 1647.
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Current profile72There is presently no direct evidence establishing the relationship. No baptism, testament, sasine, deed or other inspected contemporary record identifies Robert as Archibald's son.
Replacement profile72There is presently no direct evidence establishing the relationship. No baptism, testament, sasine, deed or other inspected contemporary record identifies Robert as Archibald's son.
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Current profile74There is likewise no known record identifying a different father for Robert, and no better-supported profile has been identified as a child of Archibald.
Replacement profile74There is likewise no known record identifying a different father for Robert, and no better-supported profile has been identified as a child of Archibald.
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Current profile76Archibald may therefore remain attached as Robert's father with the relationship marked '''uncertain'''. The relationship should not be described as proved, probable or likely without further evidence.
Replacement profile76Archibald may therefore remain attached as Robert's father with the relationship marked '''uncertain'''. The relationship should not be described as proved, probable or likely without further evidence.
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Current profile79=== Validator chronology note ===
Replacement profile79=== Validator chronology note ===
Current profile80WikiTree's warning that [[Glasgow-1097|Archibald Glasgow]] died before Robert was born is not a valid reading of the structured data. Archibald's death is recorded as '''after 1560''', an open lower boundary rather than a death in 1560. Robert's 1582 birth is an uncertain estimate, and their father-son relationship is itself marked uncertain. No source currently proves when Archibald died or that Robert was his son.
Replacement profile80WikiTree's warning that [[Glasgow-1097|Archibald Glasgow]] died before Robert was born is not a valid reading of the structured data. Archibald's death is recorded as '''after 1560''', an open lower boundary rather than a death in 1560. Robert's 1582 birth is an uncertain estimate, and their father-son relationship is itself marked uncertain. No source currently proves when Archibald died or that Robert was his son.
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Current profile82=== Deborah Ivey ===
Replacement profile82=== Deborah Ivey ===
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Current profile84'''[[Ivey-2264|Deborah Ivey]]''' has previously been attached as Robert's wife.
Replacement profile84'''[[Ivey-2264|Deborah Ivey]]''' has previously been attached as Robert's wife.
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Current profile86No Scottish marriage, baptism, testament, sasine, court record or other contemporary source has been found identifying Deborah as Robert's wife or as the mother of James Glasgow.
Replacement profile86No Scottish marriage, baptism, testament, sasine, court record or other contemporary source has been found identifying Deborah as Robert's wife or as the mother of James Glasgow.
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Current profile88The attachment appears to derive from later compiled pedigrees involving Glasgow, Glasco, Glascocke or Glasscock families rather than from records concerning the Duddingston man.
Replacement profile88The attachment appears to derive from later compiled pedigrees involving Glasgow, Glasco, Glascocke or Glasscock families rather than from records concerning the Duddingston man.
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Current profile90Deborah should be detached from this profile.
Replacement profile90Deborah should be detached from this profile.
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Current profile92=== Distinct from the Edinburgh cordiner ===
Replacement profile92=== Distinct from the Edinburgh cordiner ===
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Current profile94'''[[Glasgow-3938|Robert Glasgow]]''' married Jonet or Janet Thomsone at Edinburgh on 1 July 1652. The marriage register identifies that Robert as a cordiner.<ref name="CordinerMarriage">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, Robert, cordiner; Janet Thomsone 1 July 1652.”</ref>
Replacement profile94'''[[Glasgow-3938|Robert Glasgow]]''' married Jonet or Janet Thomsone at Edinburgh on 1 July 1652. The marriage register identifies that Robert as a cordiner.<ref name="CordinerMarriage">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, Robert, cordiner; Janet Thomsone 1 July 1652.”</ref>
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Current profile96The Duddingston Robert was buried in January 1647 and therefore could not have been the bridegroom in July 1652.
Replacement profile96The Duddingston Robert was buried in January 1647 and therefore could not have been the bridegroom in July 1652.
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Current profile98The two men are conclusively distinct and should remain on separate profiles.
Replacement profile98The two men are conclusively distinct and should remain on separate profiles.
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Current profile100No evidence presently identifies the Edinburgh cordiner as a son of the Duddingston Robert.
Replacement profile100No evidence presently identifies the Edinburgh cordiner as a son of the Duddingston Robert.
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Current profile102=== Daniel Glasco ===
Replacement profile102=== Daniel Glasco ===
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Current profile104Daniel Glasco, husband of Mary Gamon, is documented in Lower Norfolk County, Virginia, through the will of his father-in-law John Gamon, dated 4 October 1693 and proved 15 March 1694.
Replacement profile104Daniel Glasco, husband of Mary Gamon, is documented in Lower Norfolk County, Virginia, through the will of his father-in-law John Gamon, dated 4 October 1693 and proved 15 March 1694.
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Current profile106No inspected record identifies Daniel as a son of the Robert buried at Duddingston.
Replacement profile106No inspected record identifies Daniel as a son of the Robert buried at Duddingston.
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Current profile108The supposed relationship depends on unsourced submitted pedigrees and should be removed.
Replacement profile108The supposed relationship depends on unsourced submitted pedigrees and should be removed.
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Current profile110There is likewise no evidence that the Duddingston Robert:
Replacement profile110There is likewise no evidence that the Duddingston Robert:
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Current profile112* travelled to Virginia;
Replacement profile112* travelled to Virginia;
Current profile113* had children in colonial America;
Replacement profile113* had children in colonial America;
Current profile114* belonged to the Glasco, Glascocke or Glasscock families;
Replacement profile114* belonged to the Glasco, Glascocke or Glasscock families;
Current profile115* married Ann Johnson or Johnston; or
Replacement profile115* married Ann Johnson or Johnston; or
Current profile116* participated in any Scottish-to-Virginia migration.
Replacement profile116* participated in any Scottish-to-Virginia migration.
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Current profile118=== Occupation and social status ===
Replacement profile118=== Occupation and social status ===
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Current profile120If the 1641 Wester Duddingston record concerns this Robert, he was described as a servant to William Crichtoun.
Replacement profile120If the 1641 Wester Duddingston record concerns this Robert, he was described as a servant to William Crichtoun.
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Current profile122The term does not establish that Robert was a merchant, burgess, property owner or participant in civic government. No evidence presently supports those descriptions.
Replacement profile122The term does not establish that Robert was a merchant, burgess, property owner or participant in civic government. No evidence presently supports those descriptions.
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Current profile124There is also no evidence that Robert migrated from the burgh of Glasgow to Edinburgh or Duddingston. His surname alone does not identify his place of origin.
Replacement profile124There is also no evidence that Robert migrated from the burgh of Glasgow to Edinburgh or Duddingston. His surname alone does not identify his place of origin.
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Current profile126=== Wife and other children ===
Replacement profile126=== Wife and other children ===
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Current profile128No inspected record identifies the wife of the Robert buried in 1647.
Replacement profile128No inspected record identifies the wife of the Robert buried in 1647.
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Current profile130James Glasgow is the only proposed child supported by a contemporary record naming a father called Robert Glasgow in Wester Duddingston. Even that identification remains uncertain because the apprenticeship record does not directly connect the father to the 1647 burial.
Replacement profile130James Glasgow is the only proposed child supported by a contemporary record naming a father called Robert Glasgow in Wester Duddingston. Even that identification remains uncertain because the apprenticeship record does not directly connect the father to the 1647 burial.
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Current profile132No other children should be attached without independent evidence.
Replacement profile132No other children should be attached without independent evidence.
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Current profile134=== Further research ===
Replacement profile134=== Further research ===
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Current profile136Useful remaining research includes:
Replacement profile136Useful remaining research includes:
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Current profile138* inspection and transcription of the original 1647 Duddingston burial entry;
Replacement profile138* inspection and transcription of the original 1647 Duddingston burial entry;
Current profile139* Duddingston baptism, marriage and burial registers;
Replacement profile139* Duddingston baptism, marriage and burial registers;
Current profile140* neighbouring parish registers, including Canongate, Liberton and Inveresk;
Replacement profile140* neighbouring parish registers, including Canongate, Liberton and Inveresk;
Current profile141* Edinburgh Commissary Court testaments;
Replacement profile141* Edinburgh Commissary Court testaments;
Current profile142* Midlothian sasines, rentals and property records;
Replacement profile142* Midlothian sasines, rentals and property records;
Current profile143* records concerning William Crichtoun of Wester Duddingston;
Replacement profile143* records concerning William Crichtoun of Wester Duddingston;
Current profile144* household, estate or employment records naming William Crichtoun's servants;
Replacement profile144* household, estate or employment records naming William Crichtoun's servants;
Current profile145* the original apprenticeship papers for James Glasgow;
Replacement profile145* the original apprenticeship papers for James Glasgow;
Current profile146* records of the Edinburgh Incorporation of Weavers;
Replacement profile146* records of the Edinburgh Incorporation of Weavers;
Current profile147* evidence identifying James Glasgow's mother;
Replacement profile147* evidence identifying James Glasgow's mother;
Current profile148* records naming the wife or other children of the Wester Duddingston Robert;
Replacement profile148* records naming the wife or other children of the Wester Duddingston Robert;
Current profile149* a testament or estate inventory for the man buried in 1647; and
Replacement profile149* a testament or estate inventory for the man buried in 1647; and
Current profile150* evidence directly linking or separating the 1641 and 1647 records.
Replacement profile150* evidence directly linking or separating the 1641 and 1647 records.
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Current profile152== Sources ==
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