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Current profile2[[Category:Glasgow Name Study]]
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Current profile4== Biography ==
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Current profile5'''Robert Glasgow''' was baptised at Edinburgh on 5 May 1655, a son of James Glasgow, weaver, and '''[[Duncan-16106|Agnes Duncan]]'''.<ref name="RobertBaptism">“Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564–1950,” database, ''FamilySearch'', Robert Glasgow, baptised 5 May 1655, Edinburgh, son of James Glasgow and Agnes Duncan, [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRSV-T1T record VRSV-T1T].</ref>
Replacement profile5'''Robert Glasgow''' was baptised at Edinburgh on 5 May 1655, a son of James Glasgow, weaver, and '''[[Duncan-16106|Agnes Duncan]]'''.<ref name="RobertBaptism">“Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564–1950,” database, ''FamilySearch'', Robert Glasgow, baptised 5 May 1655, Edinburgh, son of James Glasgow and Agnes Duncan, [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRSV-T1T record VRSV-T1T].</ref>
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Current profile7=== Apprenticeship ===
Replacement profile7=== Apprenticeship ===
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Current profile9On 24 January 1672 Robert was apprenticed to Robert Meane, merchant. The apprenticeship entry describes Robert as a son of James Glasgow, weaver.<ref name="RobertApprentice">Charles B. Boog Watson, ed., [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=coo.31924006387363&seq=45&q1=meane Page 37] ''Register of Edinburgh Apprentices, 1666–1700''] (Scottish Record Society, 1929), printed p. 37: “Glasgow, ... Robert, s. to James G., weaver, p. to Robert Meane, mt. 24 Jan. 1672.”</ref>
Replacement profile9On 24 January 1672 Robert was apprenticed to Robert Meane, merchant. The apprenticeship entry describes Robert as a son of James Glasgow, weaver.<ref name="RobertApprentice">Charles B. Boog Watson, ed., [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=coo.31924006387363&seq=45&q1=meane Page 37] ''Register of Edinburgh Apprentices, 1666–1700''] (Scottish Record Society, 1929), printed p. 37: “Glasgow, ... Robert, s. to James G., weaver, p. to Robert Meane, mt. 24 Jan. 1672.”</ref>
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Current profile11Robert was sixteen years old at the time. The correspondence between his age, his father's name and occupation, and the Edinburgh location identifies the apprentice as the Robert baptised in 1655.
Replacement profile11Robert was sixteen years old at the time. The correspondence between his age, his father's name and occupation, and the Edinburgh location identifies the apprentice as the Robert baptised in 1655.
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Current profile13No later record has yet been identified with sufficient certainty to establish Robert's occupation, marriage, children, or date and place of death.
Replacement profile13No later record has yet been identified with sufficient certainty to establish Robert's occupation, marriage, children, or date and place of death.
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Current profile15== Research Notes ==
Replacement profile15== Research Notes ==
Current profile16=== Parentage ===
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Current profile18Robert's baptism directly names his parents as James Glasgow and Agnes Duncan.<ref name="RobertBaptism" />
Replacement profile18Robert's baptism directly names his parents as James Glasgow and Agnes Duncan.<ref name="RobertBaptism" />
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Current profile20His apprenticeship independently identifies his father as James Glasgow, weaver.<ref name="RobertApprentice" /> This description connects Robert to the household of the Edinburgh weaver rather than to [[Glasgow-1150|James Glasgow]], the distinct James baptised at Inveresk in 1626.
Replacement profile20His apprenticeship independently identifies his father as James Glasgow, weaver.<ref name="RobertApprentice" /> This description connects Robert to the household of the Edinburgh weaver rather than to [[Glasgow-1150|James Glasgow]], the distinct James baptised at Inveresk in 1626.
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Current profile22=== Robert Meane ===
Replacement profile22=== Robert Meane ===
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Current profile24Robert's master was recorded as '''Robert Meane, merchant'''. Further research into Meane's business, burgess records, correspondence and apprentices may help identify Robert Glasgow's later career.
Replacement profile24Robert's master was recorded as '''Robert Meane, merchant'''. Further research into Meane's business, burgess records, correspondence and apprentices may help identify Robert Glasgow's later career.
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Current profile26The abbreviation “mt.” in the published apprentice register describes Meane as a merchant. It does not establish that Robert Glasgow had completed his apprenticeship or had himself become a merchant.
Replacement profile26The abbreviation “mt.” in the published apprentice register describes Meane as a merchant. It does not establish that Robert Glasgow had completed his apprenticeship or had himself become a merchant.
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Current profile28=== Unproved 1672 correspondence ===
Replacement profile28=== Unproved 1672 correspondence ===
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Current profile30A Robert Glasgow sent several letters from Scotland to Secretary Sir Joseph Williamson during 1672. Some were written under the direction of Robert Dickson and concerned military, maritime and parliamentary news.
Replacement profile30A Robert Glasgow sent several letters from Scotland to Secretary Sir Joseph Williamson during 1672. Some were written under the direction of Robert Dickson and concerned military, maritime and parliamentary news.
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Current profile32No inspected record establishes that the correspondent was the sixteen-year-old apprentice baptised in 1655. The shared name and Edinburgh association are insufficient to prove identity, particularly because the correspondent appears to have occupied a position involving regular governmental communications.
Replacement profile32No inspected record establishes that the correspondent was the sixteen-year-old apprentice baptised in 1655. The shared name and Edinburgh association are insufficient to prove identity, particularly because the correspondent appears to have occupied a position involving regular governmental communications.
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Current profile34The following references may concern a different Robert Glasgow and should not be presented as events in this man's biography without additional identifying evidence:
Replacement profile34The following references may concern a different Robert Glasgow and should not be presented as events in this man's biography without additional identifying evidence:
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Current profile36* a report dated 2 March 1672 concerning ten companies ordered by the Council;
Replacement profile36* a report dated 2 March 1672 concerning ten companies ordered by the Council;
Current profile37* a letter dated 6 April 1672 written by command of Robert Dickson;
Replacement profile37* a letter dated 6 April 1672 written by command of Robert Dickson;
Current profile38* a report dated 8 May 1672 concerning the ship ''Speedwell'' and its prizes;
Replacement profile38* a report dated 8 May 1672 concerning the ship ''Speedwell'' and its prizes;
Current profile39* a letter dated 22 May 1672 concerning the Earl of Dunfermline; and
Replacement profile39* a letter dated 22 May 1672 concerning the Earl of Dunfermline; and
Current profile40* reports sent during July 1672 concerning proceedings in the Scottish Parliament.
Replacement profile40* reports sent during July 1672 concerning proceedings in the Scottish Parliament.
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Current profile42Useful identifying details would include the correspondent's occupation, employer, age, relatives, residence, signature, or later career.
Replacement profile42Useful identifying details would include the correspondent's occupation, employer, age, relatives, residence, signature, or later career.
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Current profile44=== Further research ===
Replacement profile44=== Further research ===
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Current profile46Useful remaining records include:
Replacement profile46Useful remaining records include:
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Current profile48* the original 1655 baptism entry;
Replacement profile48* the original 1655 baptism entry;
Current profile49* the original apprenticeship indenture or incorporation records;
Replacement profile49* the original apprenticeship indenture or incorporation records;
Current profile50* records concerning Robert Meane and his business;
Replacement profile50* records concerning Robert Meane and his business;
Current profile51* evidence that Robert completed his apprenticeship;
Replacement profile51* evidence that Robert completed his apprenticeship;
Current profile52* Edinburgh burgess, marriage and burial records;
Replacement profile52* Edinburgh burgess, marriage and burial records;
Current profile53* testaments naming Robert or his parents; and
Replacement profile53* testaments naming Robert or his parents; and
Current profile54* the original 1672 correspondence attributed to Robert Glasgow.
Replacement profile54* the original 1672 correspondence attributed to Robert Glasgow.
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Current profile56=== Supplied parish index comparison ===
Replacement profile56=== Supplied parish index comparison ===
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Current profile58The supplied Scotland’s People index records '''ROBERT GLASGOW''' on '''11/05/1655''' at Edinburgh, with parent text “JAMES GLASGOW/AGNES DUNCAN FR1546 (FR1546)”.<ref name="OPRBirth089">Scotland’s People, [https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ Old Parish Registers, births and baptisms], exact surname Glasgow through 1700, index text supplied 10 September 2026: ROBERT GLASGOW, 11/05/1655, JAMES GLASGOW/AGNES DUNCAN FR1546 (FR1546), indexed gender M, Edinburgh, parish 685 / 1, reference 50 / 570. Original register image not inspected for this review.</ref>
Replacement profile58The supplied Scotland’s People index records '''ROBERT GLASGOW''' on '''11/05/1655''' at Edinburgh, with parent text “JAMES GLASGOW/AGNES DUNCAN FR1546 (FR1546)”.<ref name="OPRBirth089">Scotland’s People, [https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ Old Parish Registers, births and baptisms], exact surname Glasgow through 1700, index text supplied 10 September 2026: ROBERT GLASGOW, 11/05/1655, JAMES GLASGOW/AGNES DUNCAN FR1546 (FR1546), indexed gender M, Edinburgh, parish 685 / 1, reference 50 / 570. Original register image not inspected for this review.</ref>
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Current profile60The profile’s structured birth date is 1655-05-05, whereas this index date is 1655-05-11. The two dates remain unreconciled. The combined births and baptisms collection does not establish whether the indexed date is a birthday or a baptism date.
Replacement profile60The profile’s structured birth date is 1655-05-05, whereas this index date is 1655-05-11. The two dates remain unreconciled. The combined births and baptisms collection does not establish whether the indexed date is a birthday or a baptism date.
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Current profile62== Sources ==
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Current profile63<references />
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Current profile65* [https://www.british-history.ac.uk/search?query=%22Robert+Glasgow%22&title= British History Online search results for “Robert Glasgow”]
Replacement profile65* [https://www.british-history.ac.uk/search?query=%22Robert+Glasgow%22&title= British History Online search results for “Robert Glasgow”]
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