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Larne & Kilwaughter audit 6 Oct 2026. Cite the 1739/40-1743 mortcloth receipts to the derivative account, not Porter; 'Major' may mean 'the elder'; birth about 1713 or earlier, death after 6 January 1775.

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== Biography ==
'''William Glasgow''' was an adult member of the Larne and
Kilwaughter Presbyterian congregation by 1739/40.

The congregation's session accounts record William handling money
received from use of the mortcloth on 17 February 1739/40, in
October 1741 and on 29 December 1743.[https://web.archive.org/web/20101124184109/http://lifesweaving.com/Glasgow/Kilwaughter/TheirStory2.html]

These entries cannot concern [[Glasgow-3326|William Glasgow]], born
in 1730, who was only about nine to thirteen years old. They establish
that a separate, older William Glasgow was present in the Larne
congregation.

William's date of birth is unknown. A compiled family reconstruction
associates him with a St Cedma's gravestone and gives a birth year of
about 1708. The same reconstruction elsewhere reports conflicting
tombstone-derived years of 1699 and 1708. No photograph or complete
transcription of the memorial has yet been inspected.

A probate index contains an entry for '''William Glasgow of Larne'''
in 1783. This record cannot presently be assigned securely to this
William because the younger William born in 1730 was also an adult
in the Larne area. The year 1783 should not therefore be treated as
This William's proved death year.

The compiled reconstruction implies that William had an eldest son
named '''James'''. It does not provide a baptism, date, mother's name,
will, deed or complete gravestone inscription identifying that son.
James may remain attached as an uncertain child and working hypothesis.
Given the estimated dates, a grandson or later descendant may be more
likely than a direct son; the attachment must not be presented as proved.

The reconstruction is internally inconsistent concerning a later
James Glasgow born about 1775. Its numbered family list places that
James on the same gravestone as the William born in 1730, rather than
This older William. The shared memorial does not itself establish a
father-and-son relationship.

No inspected contemporary record currently identifies William's wife.

William has been described as a son of [[Glasgow-1502|Robert Glasgow]]
and a brother of [[Glasgow-1504|James Glasgow]]. No inspected baptism,
will, deed, marriage settlement or gravestone transcription proves
either relationship. His description as an uncle of James's son
William is consequently also uncertain.


=== Larne leases and later proof of execution ===

A Registry of Deeds memorial records a lease dated 10 March 1736 from the Earl of Antrim to William Glasgow and [[Glasgow-1499|Hugh Glasgow]] of Larne for two tenements in Newtown of Larne. The lease names no relationship between William and Hugh. Its measuring lives were members of the royal family rather than members of the Glasgow family.<ref name="ROD1736">Registry of Deeds, memorial 63221, lease dated 10 March 1736, Earl of Antrim to William and Hugh Glasgow of Larne; registered 10 April 1738. Original image inspected 21 September 2026. [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSN1-FXR2 FamilySearch image].</ref>

A separate Earl of Antrim lease made in 1737 names William Glasgow of Larne as tenant of a house and garden in Old Town of Larne, on the north side of the street leading from Newtown toward the mill.<ref name="ROD1737">Registry of Deeds, memorial of Earl of Antrim lease to William Glasgow of Larne, made in 1737 and registered in 1739. [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSH3-S3FM-8 FamilySearch image]. The automated transcript obscures part of the original date, so the image should be checked before publishing a verbatim transcription.</ref>

Most importantly, William Glasgow of Larne, described as a gentleman, witnessed a deed dated 19 April 1744 and personally proved its execution at Larne on 6 January 1775.<ref name="ROD1744">Registry of Deeds, memorial of deed dated 19 April 1744, with affidavit of William Glasgow at Larne on 6 January 1775. [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJW-C674 FamilySearch image].</ref> This directly carries an adult William of Larne from 1744 to 1775. It is much more consistent with this older William than with [[Glasgow-3326|William Glasgow]], reportedly born in 1730 and therefore only about fourteen in 1744. None of these deeds identifies William's parents, wife or children.

=== Joint lessors named in a 1757 assignment ===

A deed poll dated 4 June 1757, Matthew Stewart of Carncastle, farmer, to Robert Rainey of Larne, weaver, concerned a conditional assignment for £20 of Stewart's interest in a lease granted by [[Glasgow-1505|William Glasgow]] and [[Glasgow-1499|Hugh Glasgow]] of Larne. The original memorial does not date their head lease or describe the holding sufficiently to identify it with the 1736 Newtown tenements.<ref name="JointLessors1757">Registry of Deeds, memorial 159181, manuscript pp. 473–474, deed dated 4 June 1757, registered 26 May 1761; [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJM-MJX4 FamilySearch image 257, opening] and [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJM-MJP6 image 258, continuation], original images inspected 21 September 2026.</ref>

The joint names and Larne locality strongly support association with these lessees, but the record names no Glasgow relative or relationship between William and Hugh. Neither Glasgow executed this assignment; its registration in 1761 does not prove that either was then living. The separate 1751 and 1767 endorsements to the 1736 lease remain unexamined and may identify replacement lives.<ref>PRONI D2977/3A/4/81/72A, 1736 William and Hugh Glasgow lease with 1751 and 1767 endorsements; [https://apps.proni.gov.uk/eCatNI_IE/SearchPage.aspx PRONI eCatalogue], catalogue description only.</ref>

== Research Notes ==
The early session-account dates include:

* adult by 17 February 1739/40;
* living on 29 December 1743.

The dates about 1708 and 1783 should remain uncertain until the full
St Cedma's inscription or another direct record is examined.

The Larne and Kilwaughter Presbyterian collection at PRONI,
reference MIC/1B/6, includes baptisms from 1720 to 1769, marriages
from 1721 to 1769, session minutes and poor accounts. These records
should be searched for:

* a marriage of William Glasgow between approximately 1725 and 1740;
* baptisms of children of William Glasgow;
* a son James;
* any entry naming William's wife;
* references distinguishing the older William from William born
  in 1730.
  
== Possible Descendants ==

The precise identity of William's children has not been established from
an inspected baptism, will or deed. A plausible descendant reconstruction
can nevertheless be formed from Larne occupational, gravestone and family
naming evidence.

A possible son was '''James Glasgow''', a ropemaker who was already an
adult by 1760/61. An advertisement in the Belfast News-Letter of
2 January 1761 announced that “James Glasgow, Rope maker from Belfast”
had erected a ropewalk at Larne.<ref>Belfast News-Letter, 2 January 1761,
advertisement by James Glasgow, ropemaker.</ref>

A compiled family chronology reports that James married '''Janet Shutter'''
in 1762 and had a son William about 1763.<ref>
[https://web.archive.org/web/20101124184247/http://lifesweaving.com/Glasgow/Kilwaughter/Timeline.html
Chronology of the Glasgow family in Northern Ireland].
</ref>

Alexander Holmes's will, dated 5 June 1799, refers to a field held with
James Glasgow and to houses occupied by “James Glasgow, Roper” in Old
Town, Larne.<ref>Registry of Deeds Abstracts of Wills, vol. III,
abstract of the will of Alexander Holmes of Larne, dated 5 June 1799;
RD 527/136/345729; PRONI T681, p.344.</ref>

No inspected record presently names the ropemaker's father. His age,
occupation and location make him a possible son of this William, but the
relationship remains uncertain.

The ropemaker's probable son was '''William Glasgow''', born about 1763
and died 5 October 1816. A published transcription of his gravestone in
Larne Parish Churchyard records his wife Elizabeth and daughters Jane
Shutter, Eliza and Mary.<ref>Francis Joseph Bigger and Herbert Hughes,
“Armorial Sculptured Stones of the County Antrim,” ''Ulster Journal of
Archaeology'', vol. VI (1900), p.47.</ref>

The inscription records:

* Jane Shutter Glasgow, died 21 April 1799 aged nine months;
* William Glasgow, died 5 October 1816 aged 53;
* his wife Elizabeth, died 17 September 1832 aged 60;
* their daughter Eliza, died 25 April 1839 aged 37; and
* their daughter Mary, died 18 October 1844 aged 37.

The name '''Jane Shutter Glasgow''' provides significant evidence that
William was connected with James Glasgow and Janet Shutter. The compiled
chronology identifies William's wife as Elizabeth Stewart of Corran and
records a daughter Elizabeth on 30 August 1802. This daughter may have
been the Eliza named on the gravestone.

James Glasgow, born about 1773/75 and currently attached as William's
uncertain son, may instead have belonged to this later generation. If
The ropemaker James was William's son, James born about 1773/75 would
probably have been William's grandson. The existing uncertain attachment
is retained as a working hypothesis pending identification of the
reported shared gravestone or another family record.

The chronology's identification of the ropemaker as a son of Hugh Glasgow
appears problematic. A published transcription of Hugh's family stone
records his son James as dying on 14 April 1812 aged 64, implying birth
about 1748. He would have been too young to establish the ropewalk in
1761 or marry in 1762. The chronology may therefore have combined two
different men named James Glasgow.

== Research Notes: Parentage and Larne Associations ==

William's parentage has not been proved. The present attachment to Robert
Glasgow is derived from the existing family tree; no inspected baptism, will,
deed or congregational minute names Robert as William's father.

A published transcript of the Larne and Kilwaughter congregational accounts
records that in 1734 the congregation's mortcloth or funeral pall was lodged
with “William Glasgow Major”. Accounts relating to the pall continued until
1759. This is a plausible early occurrence of the present William, although
The entry names no relatives and does not by itself establish identity.<ref>
Classon Porter, “Congregational Memoirs—Larne and Kilwaughter,”
''The Christian Unitarian'', vol. 3 (1864), p. 230.</ref>

Registry of Deeds memorial 62131, concerning a deed dated 10 March 1736,
describes William Glasgow as an adjoining occupier at Larne.<ref>Registry of
Deeds, memorial 62131, vol. 84, p. 481, deed dated 10 March 1736.</ref>

A separate Earl of Antrim lease from March 1736 leased New Town of Larne
tenements jointly to William Glasgow and Hugh Glasgow, both of Larne.<ref>
Registry of Deeds, memorial 63221; PRONI D300/2/1/100/3A-B.</ref> Related
lease endorsements survive under PRONI D2977/3A/4/81/72A. The joint tenancy
proves a close property association but does not state that William and Hugh
were brothers.

The surviving congregational extracts for 1699–1700 distinguish John Glasgow
senior of Kilwaughter, Robert Glasgow of the South Side and James Glasgow,
who was appointed overseer for Kilwaughter. No family relationship between
these men is stated.<ref>Classon Porter, “Congregational Memoirs—Larne and
Kilwaughter,” ''The Christian Unitarian'', vols. 2–3 (1863–1864),
transcript of the congregational records for 1699–1700.</ref>

The Connor diocesan probate index records William Glasgow of Larne in 1783. This is a possible match, not a secure identification: more than one adult William Glasgow was associated with Larne. PRONI reports that the original documents do not survive; the index supplies no relatives or exact death date. The estate year must not be treated as this William's proved death year.<ref>[https://apps.proni.gov.uk/ProniNames_IE/SearchPage.aspx PRONI Name Search], Connor diocesan probate index, William Glasgow, Larne, 1783.</ref>

Hugh, James, William and the younger Robert Glasgow should therefore be
treated as members of an East Antrim research cluster rather than proved
siblings unless a direct relationship record is found.

=== Unidentified William Glasgow, deed witness in 1772 ===
A lease dated 12 May 1772 from John Miller, currier of Gardenmore in Old Town of Larne, to David Drennan, weaver, names Wm Glasgow, David Dickey and James Fairies, all of Larne, as witnesses. Either [[Glasgow-1505|William Glasgow]] or [[Glasgow-3326|William Glasgow]] could be this witness; the deed gives no age, occupation or relative to distinguish them. The son William named in the trust clause is Drennan's son, not a Glasgow relationship. Registration on 9 November 1784 does not prove that the witness William Glasgow was still alive then.<ref>Registry of Deeds, Miller to Drennan, lease 12 May 1772, registered 9 November 1784, manuscript p. 315, image 166; [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSH3-SQLT-3 original image], inspected 21 September 2026.</ref>

== Sources ==
<references />
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20101124184109/http://lifesweaving.com/Glasgow/Kilwaughter/TheirStory2.html Glasgow family reconstruction and transcribed congregational accounts]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20101124184247/http://lifesweaving.com/Glasgow/Kilwaughter/Timeline.html Glasgow family chronology]

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Current profile5== Biography ==

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Current profile6'''William Glasgow''' was an adult member of the Larne and

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Current profile7Kilwaughter Presbyterian congregation by 1739/40.

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Current profile9The congregation's session accounts record William handling money

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Current profile10received from use of the mortcloth on 17 February 1739/40, in

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Current profile13These entries cannot concern [[Glasgow-3326|William Glasgow]], born

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Current profile14in 1730, who was only about nine to thirteen years old. They establish

Replacement profile14in 1730, who was only about nine to thirteen years old. They establish

Current profile15that a separate, older William Glasgow was present in the Larne

Replacement profile15that a separate, older William Glasgow was present in the Larne

Current profile16congregation.

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Current profile18William's date of birth is unknown. A compiled family reconstruction

Replacement profile18William's date of birth is unknown. A compiled family reconstruction

Current profile19associates him with a St Cedma's gravestone and gives a birth year of

Replacement profile19associates him with a St Cedma's gravestone and gives a birth year of

Current profile20about 1708. The same reconstruction elsewhere reports conflicting

Replacement profile20about 1708. The same reconstruction elsewhere reports conflicting

Current profile21tombstone-derived years of 1699 and 1708. No photograph or complete

Replacement profile21tombstone-derived years of 1699 and 1708. No photograph or complete

Current profile22transcription of the memorial has yet been inspected.

Replacement profile22transcription of the memorial has yet been inspected.

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Current profile24A probate index contains an entry for '''William Glasgow of Larne'''

Replacement profile24A probate index contains an entry for '''William Glasgow of Larne'''

Current profile25in 1783. This record cannot presently be assigned securely to this

Replacement profile25in 1783. This record cannot presently be assigned securely to this

Current profile26William because the younger William born in 1730 was also an adult

Replacement profile26William because the younger William born in 1730 was also an adult

Current profile27in the Larne area. The year 1783 should not therefore be treated as

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Current profile28This William's proved death year.

Replacement profile28This William's proved death year.

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Current profile30The compiled reconstruction implies that William had an eldest son

Replacement profile30The compiled reconstruction implies that William had an eldest son

Current profile31named '''James'''. It does not provide a baptism, date, mother's name,

Replacement profile31named '''James'''. It does not provide a baptism, date, mother's name,

Current profile32will, deed or complete gravestone inscription identifying that son.

Replacement profile32will, deed or complete gravestone inscription identifying that son.

Current profile33James may remain attached as an uncertain child and working hypothesis.

Replacement profile33James may remain attached as an uncertain child and working hypothesis.

Current profile34Given the estimated dates, a grandson or later descendant may be more

Replacement profile34Given the estimated dates, a grandson or later descendant may be more

Current profile35likely than a direct son; the attachment must not be presented as proved.

Replacement profile35likely than a direct son; the attachment must not be presented as proved.

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Current profile37The reconstruction is internally inconsistent concerning a later

Replacement profile37The reconstruction is internally inconsistent concerning a later

Current profile38James Glasgow born about 1775. Its numbered family list places that

Replacement profile38James Glasgow born about 1775. Its numbered family list places that

Current profile39James on the same gravestone as the William born in 1730, rather than

Replacement profile39James on the same gravestone as the William born in 1730, rather than

Current profile40This older William. The shared memorial does not itself establish a

Replacement profile40This older William. The shared memorial does not itself establish a

Current profile41father-and-son relationship.

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Current profile43No inspected contemporary record currently identifies William's wife.

Replacement profile43No inspected contemporary record currently identifies William's wife.

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Current profile45William has been described as a son of [[Glasgow-1502|Robert Glasgow]]

Replacement profile45William has been described as a son of [[Glasgow-1502|Robert Glasgow]]

Current profile46and a brother of [[Glasgow-1504|James Glasgow]]. No inspected baptism,

Replacement profile46and a brother of [[Glasgow-1504|James Glasgow]]. No inspected baptism,

Current profile47will, deed, marriage settlement or gravestone transcription proves

Replacement profile47will, deed, marriage settlement or gravestone transcription proves

Current profile48either relationship. His description as an uncle of James's son

Replacement profile48either relationship. His description as an uncle of James's son

Current profile49William is consequently also uncertain.

Replacement profile49William is consequently also uncertain.

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Current profile51

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Current profile52=== Larne leases and later proof of execution ===

Replacement profile52=== Larne leases and later proof of execution ===

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Current profile54A Registry of Deeds memorial records a lease dated 10 March 1736 from the Earl of Antrim to William Glasgow and [[Glasgow-1499|Hugh Glasgow]] of Larne for two tenements in Newtown of Larne. The lease names no relationship between William and Hugh. Its measuring lives were members of the royal family rather than members of the Glasgow family.<ref name="ROD1736">Registry of Deeds, memorial 63221, lease dated 10 March 1736, Earl of Antrim to William and Hugh Glasgow of Larne; registered 10 April 1738. Original image inspected 21 September 2026. [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSN1-FXR2 FamilySearch image].</ref>

Replacement profile54A Registry of Deeds memorial records a lease dated 10 March 1736 from the Earl of Antrim to William Glasgow and [[Glasgow-1499|Hugh Glasgow]] of Larne for two tenements in Newtown of Larne. The lease names no relationship between William and Hugh. Its measuring lives were members of the royal family rather than members of the Glasgow family.<ref name="ROD1736">Registry of Deeds, memorial 63221, lease dated 10 March 1736, Earl of Antrim to William and Hugh Glasgow of Larne; registered 10 April 1738. Original image inspected 21 September 2026. [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSN1-FXR2 FamilySearch image].</ref>

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Current profile56A separate Earl of Antrim lease made in 1737 names William Glasgow of Larne as tenant of a house and garden in Old Town of Larne, on the north side of the street leading from Newtown toward the mill.<ref name="ROD1737">Registry of Deeds, memorial of Earl of Antrim lease to William Glasgow of Larne, made in 1737 and registered in 1739. [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSH3-S3FM-8 FamilySearch image]. The automated transcript obscures part of the original date, so the image should be checked before publishing a verbatim transcription.</ref>

Replacement profile56A separate Earl of Antrim lease made in 1737 names William Glasgow of Larne as tenant of a house and garden in Old Town of Larne, on the north side of the street leading from Newtown toward the mill.<ref name="ROD1737">Registry of Deeds, memorial of Earl of Antrim lease to William Glasgow of Larne, made in 1737 and registered in 1739. [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSH3-S3FM-8 FamilySearch image]. The automated transcript obscures part of the original date, so the image should be checked before publishing a verbatim transcription.</ref>

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Current profile58Most importantly, William Glasgow of Larne, described as a gentleman, witnessed a deed dated 19 April 1744 and personally proved its execution at Larne on 6 January 1775.<ref name="ROD1744">Registry of Deeds, memorial of deed dated 19 April 1744, with affidavit of William Glasgow at Larne on 6 January 1775. [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJW-C674 FamilySearch image].</ref> This directly carries an adult William of Larne from 1744 to 1775. It is much more consistent with this older William than with [[Glasgow-3326|William Glasgow]], reportedly born in 1730 and therefore only about fourteen in 1744. None of these deeds identifies William's parents, wife or children.

Replacement profile58Most importantly, William Glasgow of Larne, described as a gentleman, witnessed a deed dated 19 April 1744 and personally proved its execution at Larne on 6 January 1775.<ref name="ROD1744">Registry of Deeds, memorial of deed dated 19 April 1744, with affidavit of William Glasgow at Larne on 6 January 1775. [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJW-C674 FamilySearch image].</ref> This directly carries an adult William of Larne from 1744 to 1775. It is much more consistent with this older William than with [[Glasgow-3326|William Glasgow]], reportedly born in 1730 and therefore only about fourteen in 1744. None of these deeds identifies William's parents, wife or children.

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Current profile60=== Joint lessors named in a 1757 assignment ===

Replacement profile60=== Joint lessors named in a 1757 assignment ===

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Current profile62A deed poll dated 4 June 1757, Matthew Stewart of Carncastle, farmer, to Robert Rainey of Larne, weaver, concerned a conditional assignment for £20 of Stewart's interest in a lease granted by [[Glasgow-1505|William Glasgow]] and [[Glasgow-1499|Hugh Glasgow]] of Larne. The original memorial does not date their head lease or describe the holding sufficiently to identify it with the 1736 Newtown tenements.<ref name="JointLessors1757">Registry of Deeds, memorial 159181, manuscript pp. 473–474, deed dated 4 June 1757, registered 26 May 1761; [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJM-MJX4 FamilySearch image 257, opening] and [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJM-MJP6 image 258, continuation], original images inspected 21 September 2026.</ref>

Replacement profile62A deed poll dated 4 June 1757, Matthew Stewart of Carncastle, farmer, to Robert Rainey of Larne, weaver, concerned a conditional assignment for £20 of Stewart's interest in a lease granted by [[Glasgow-1505|William Glasgow]] and [[Glasgow-1499|Hugh Glasgow]] of Larne. The original memorial does not date their head lease or describe the holding sufficiently to identify it with the 1736 Newtown tenements.<ref name="JointLessors1757">Registry of Deeds, memorial 159181, manuscript pp. 473–474, deed dated 4 June 1757, registered 26 May 1761; [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJM-MJX4 FamilySearch image 257, opening] and [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJM-MJP6 image 258, continuation], original images inspected 21 September 2026.</ref>

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Current profile64The joint names and Larne locality strongly support association with these lessees, but the record names no Glasgow relative or relationship between William and Hugh. Neither Glasgow executed this assignment; its registration in 1761 does not prove that either was then living. The separate 1751 and 1767 endorsements to the 1736 lease remain unexamined and may identify replacement lives.<ref>PRONI D2977/3A/4/81/72A, 1736 William and Hugh Glasgow lease with 1751 and 1767 endorsements; [https://apps.proni.gov.uk/eCatNI_IE/SearchPage.aspx PRONI eCatalogue], catalogue description only.</ref>

Replacement profile64The joint names and Larne locality strongly support association with these lessees, but the record names no Glasgow relative or relationship between William and Hugh. Neither Glasgow executed this assignment; its registration in 1761 does not prove that either was then living. The separate 1751 and 1767 endorsements to the 1736 lease remain unexamined and may identify replacement lives.<ref>PRONI D2977/3A/4/81/72A, 1736 William and Hugh Glasgow lease with 1751 and 1767 endorsements; [https://apps.proni.gov.uk/eCatNI_IE/SearchPage.aspx PRONI eCatalogue], catalogue description only.</ref>

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Current profile66== Research Notes ==

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Current profile67The early session-account dates include:

Replacement profile67The early session-account dates include:

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Current profile69* adult by 17 February 1739/40;

Replacement profile69* adult by 17 February 1739/40;

Current profile70* living on 29 December 1743.

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Current profile72The dates about 1708 and 1783 should remain uncertain until the full

Replacement profile72The dates about 1708 and 1783 should remain uncertain until the full

Current profile73St Cedma's inscription or another direct record is examined.

Replacement profile73St Cedma's inscription or another direct record is examined.

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Current profile75The Larne and Kilwaughter Presbyterian collection at PRONI,

Replacement profile75The Larne and Kilwaughter Presbyterian collection at PRONI,

Current profile76reference MIC/1B/6, includes baptisms from 1720 to 1769, marriages

Replacement profile76reference MIC/1B/6, includes baptisms from 1720 to 1769, marriages

Current profile77from 1721 to 1769, session minutes and poor accounts. These records

Replacement profile77from 1721 to 1769, session minutes and poor accounts. These records

Current profile78should be searched for:

Replacement profile78should be searched for:

Current profile79

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Current profile80* a marriage of William Glasgow between approximately 1725 and 1740;

Replacement profile80* a marriage of William Glasgow between approximately 1725 and 1740;

Current profile81* baptisms of children of William Glasgow;

Replacement profile81* baptisms of children of William Glasgow;

Current profile82* a son James;

Replacement profile82* a son James;

Current profile83* any entry naming William's wife;

Replacement profile83* any entry naming William's wife;

Current profile84* references distinguishing the older William from William born

Replacement profile84* references distinguishing the older William from William born

Current profile85 in 1730.

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Current profile87== Possible Descendants ==

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Current profile88

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Current profile89The precise identity of William's children has not been established from

Replacement profile89The precise identity of William's children has not been established from

Current profile90an inspected baptism, will or deed. A plausible descendant reconstruction

Replacement profile90an inspected baptism, will or deed. A plausible descendant reconstruction

Current profile91can nevertheless be formed from Larne occupational, gravestone and family

Replacement profile91can nevertheless be formed from Larne occupational, gravestone and family

Current profile92naming evidence.

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Current profile94A possible son was '''James Glasgow''', a ropemaker who was already an

Replacement profile94A possible son was '''James Glasgow''', a ropemaker who was already an

Current profile95adult by 1760/61. An advertisement in the Belfast News-Letter of

Replacement profile95adult by 1760/61. An advertisement in the Belfast News-Letter of

Current profile962 January 1761 announced that “James Glasgow, Rope maker from Belfast”

Replacement profile962 January 1761 announced that “James Glasgow, Rope maker from Belfast”

Current profile97had erected a ropewalk at Larne.<ref>Belfast News-Letter, 2 January 1761,

Replacement profile97had erected a ropewalk at Larne.<ref>Belfast News-Letter, 2 January 1761,

Current profile98advertisement by James Glasgow, ropemaker.</ref>

Replacement profile98advertisement by James Glasgow, ropemaker.</ref>

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Current profile100A compiled family chronology reports that James married '''Janet Shutter'''

Replacement profile100A compiled family chronology reports that James married '''Janet Shutter'''

Current profile101in 1762 and had a son William about 1763.<ref>

Replacement profile101in 1762 and had a son William about 1763.<ref>

Current profile102[https://web.archive.org/web/20101124184247/http://lifesweaving.com/Glasgow/Kilwaughter/Timeline.html

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Current profile103Chronology of the Glasgow family in Northern Ireland].

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Current profile104</ref>

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Current profile106Alexander Holmes's will, dated 5 June 1799, refers to a field held with

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Current profile107James Glasgow and to houses occupied by “James Glasgow, Roper” in Old

Replacement profile107James Glasgow and to houses occupied by “James Glasgow, Roper” in Old

Current profile108Town, Larne.<ref>Registry of Deeds Abstracts of Wills, vol. III,

Replacement profile108Town, Larne.<ref>Registry of Deeds Abstracts of Wills, vol. III,

Current profile109abstract of the will of Alexander Holmes of Larne, dated 5 June 1799;

Replacement profile109abstract of the will of Alexander Holmes of Larne, dated 5 June 1799;

Current profile110RD 527/136/345729; PRONI T681, p.344.</ref>

Replacement profile110RD 527/136/345729; PRONI T681, p.344.</ref>

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Current profile112No inspected record presently names the ropemaker's father. His age,

Replacement profile112No inspected record presently names the ropemaker's father. His age,

Current profile113occupation and location make him a possible son of this William, but the

Replacement profile113occupation and location make him a possible son of this William, but the

Current profile114relationship remains uncertain.

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Current profile116The ropemaker's probable son was '''William Glasgow''', born about 1763

Replacement profile116The ropemaker's probable son was '''William Glasgow''', born about 1763

Current profile117and died 5 October 1816. A published transcription of his gravestone in

Replacement profile117and died 5 October 1816. A published transcription of his gravestone in

Current profile118Larne Parish Churchyard records his wife Elizabeth and daughters Jane

Replacement profile118Larne Parish Churchyard records his wife Elizabeth and daughters Jane

Current profile119Shutter, Eliza and Mary.<ref>Francis Joseph Bigger and Herbert Hughes,

Replacement profile119Shutter, Eliza and Mary.<ref>Francis Joseph Bigger and Herbert Hughes,

Current profile120“Armorial Sculptured Stones of the County Antrim,” ''Ulster Journal of

Replacement profile120“Armorial Sculptured Stones of the County Antrim,” ''Ulster Journal of

Current profile121Archaeology'', vol. VI (1900), p.47.</ref>

Replacement profile121Archaeology'', vol. VI (1900), p.47.</ref>

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Current profile123The inscription records:

Replacement profile123The inscription records:

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Current profile125* Jane Shutter Glasgow, died 21 April 1799 aged nine months;

Replacement profile125* Jane Shutter Glasgow, died 21 April 1799 aged nine months;

Current profile126* William Glasgow, died 5 October 1816 aged 53;

Replacement profile126* William Glasgow, died 5 October 1816 aged 53;

Current profile127* his wife Elizabeth, died 17 September 1832 aged 60;

Replacement profile127* his wife Elizabeth, died 17 September 1832 aged 60;

Current profile128* their daughter Eliza, died 25 April 1839 aged 37; and

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Current profile129* their daughter Mary, died 18 October 1844 aged 37.

Replacement profile129* their daughter Mary, died 18 October 1844 aged 37.

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Current profile131The name '''Jane Shutter Glasgow''' provides significant evidence that

Replacement profile131The name '''Jane Shutter Glasgow''' provides significant evidence that

Current profile132William was connected with James Glasgow and Janet Shutter. The compiled

Replacement profile132William was connected with James Glasgow and Janet Shutter. The compiled

Current profile133chronology identifies William's wife as Elizabeth Stewart of Corran and

Replacement profile133chronology identifies William's wife as Elizabeth Stewart of Corran and

Current profile134records a daughter Elizabeth on 30 August 1802. This daughter may have

Replacement profile134records a daughter Elizabeth on 30 August 1802. This daughter may have

Current profile135been the Eliza named on the gravestone.

Replacement profile135been the Eliza named on the gravestone.

Current profile136

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Current profile137James Glasgow, born about 1773/75 and currently attached as William's

Replacement profile137James Glasgow, born about 1773/75 and currently attached as William's

Current profile138uncertain son, may instead have belonged to this later generation. If

Replacement profile138uncertain son, may instead have belonged to this later generation. If

Current profile139The ropemaker James was William's son, James born about 1773/75 would

Replacement profile139The ropemaker James was William's son, James born about 1773/75 would

Current profile140probably have been William's grandson. The existing uncertain attachment

Replacement profile140probably have been William's grandson. The existing uncertain attachment

Current profile141is retained as a working hypothesis pending identification of the

Replacement profile141is retained as a working hypothesis pending identification of the

Current profile142reported shared gravestone or another family record.

Replacement profile142reported shared gravestone or another family record.

Current profile143

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Current profile144The chronology's identification of the ropemaker as a son of Hugh Glasgow

Replacement profile144The chronology's identification of the ropemaker as a son of Hugh Glasgow

Current profile145appears problematic. A published transcription of Hugh's family stone

Replacement profile145appears problematic. A published transcription of Hugh's family stone

Current profile146records his son James as dying on 14 April 1812 aged 64, implying birth

Replacement profile146records his son James as dying on 14 April 1812 aged 64, implying birth

Current profile147about 1748. He would have been too young to establish the ropewalk in

Replacement profile147about 1748. He would have been too young to establish the ropewalk in

Current profile1481761 or marry in 1762. The chronology may therefore have combined two

Replacement profile1481761 or marry in 1762. The chronology may therefore have combined two

Current profile149different men named James Glasgow.

Replacement profile149different men named James Glasgow.

Current profile150

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Current profile151== Research Notes: Parentage and Larne Associations ==

Replacement profile151== Research Notes: Parentage and Larne Associations ==

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Current profile153William's parentage has not been proved. The present attachment to Robert

Replacement profile153William's parentage has not been proved. The present attachment to Robert

Current profile154Glasgow is derived from the existing family tree; no inspected baptism, will,

Replacement profile154Glasgow is derived from the existing family tree; no inspected baptism, will,

Current profile155deed or congregational minute names Robert as William's father.

Replacement profile155deed or congregational minute names Robert as William's father.

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Current profile157A published transcript of the Larne and Kilwaughter congregational accounts

Replacement profile157A published transcript of the Larne and Kilwaughter congregational accounts

Current profile158records that in 1734 the congregation's mortcloth or funeral pall was lodged

Replacement profile158records that in 1734 the congregation's mortcloth or funeral pall was lodged

Current profile159with “William Glasgow Major”. Accounts relating to the pall continued until

Replacement profile159with “William Glasgow Major”. Accounts relating to the pall continued until

Current profile1601759. This is a plausible early occurrence of the present William, although

Replacement profile1601759. This is a plausible early occurrence of the present William, although

Current profile161The entry names no relatives and does not by itself establish identity.<ref>

Replacement profile161The entry names no relatives and does not by itself establish identity.<ref>

Current profile162Classon Porter, “Congregational Memoirs—Larne and Kilwaughter,”

Replacement profile162Classon Porter, “Congregational Memoirs—Larne and Kilwaughter,”

Current profile163''The Christian Unitarian'', vol. 3 (1864), p. 230.</ref>

Replacement profile163''The Christian Unitarian'', vol. 3 (1864), p. 230.</ref>

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Current profile165Registry of Deeds memorial 62131, concerning a deed dated 10 March 1736,

Replacement profile165Registry of Deeds memorial 62131, concerning a deed dated 10 March 1736,

Current profile166describes William Glasgow as an adjoining occupier at Larne.<ref>Registry of

Replacement profile166describes William Glasgow as an adjoining occupier at Larne.<ref>Registry of

Current profile167Deeds, memorial 62131, vol. 84, p. 481, deed dated 10 March 1736.</ref>

Replacement profile167Deeds, memorial 62131, vol. 84, p. 481, deed dated 10 March 1736.</ref>

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Current profile169A separate Earl of Antrim lease from March 1736 leased New Town of Larne

Replacement profile169A separate Earl of Antrim lease from March 1736 leased New Town of Larne

Current profile170tenements jointly to William Glasgow and Hugh Glasgow, both of Larne.<ref>

Replacement profile170tenements jointly to William Glasgow and Hugh Glasgow, both of Larne.<ref>

Current profile171Registry of Deeds, memorial 63221; PRONI D300/2/1/100/3A-B.</ref> Related

Replacement profile171Registry of Deeds, memorial 63221; PRONI D300/2/1/100/3A-B.</ref> Related

Current profile172lease endorsements survive under PRONI D2977/3A/4/81/72A. The joint tenancy

Replacement profile172lease endorsements survive under PRONI D2977/3A/4/81/72A. The joint tenancy

Current profile173proves a close property association but does not state that William and Hugh

Replacement profile173proves a close property association but does not state that William and Hugh

Current profile174were brothers.

Replacement profile174were brothers.

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Current profile176The surviving congregational extracts for 1699–1700 distinguish John Glasgow

Replacement profile176The surviving congregational extracts for 1699–1700 distinguish John Glasgow

Current profile177senior of Kilwaughter, Robert Glasgow of the South Side and James Glasgow,

Replacement profile177senior of Kilwaughter, Robert Glasgow of the South Side and James Glasgow,

Current profile178who was appointed overseer for Kilwaughter. No family relationship between

Replacement profile178who was appointed overseer for Kilwaughter. No family relationship between

Current profile179these men is stated.<ref>Classon Porter, “Congregational Memoirs—Larne and

Replacement profile179these men is stated.<ref>Classon Porter, “Congregational Memoirs—Larne and

Current profile180Kilwaughter,” ''The Christian Unitarian'', vols. 2–3 (1863–1864),

Replacement profile180Kilwaughter,” ''The Christian Unitarian'', vols. 2–3 (1863–1864),

Current profile181transcript of the congregational records for 1699–1700.</ref>

Replacement profile181transcript of the congregational records for 1699–1700.</ref>

Current profile182

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Current profile183The Connor diocesan probate index records William Glasgow of Larne in 1783. This is a possible match, not a secure identification: more than one adult William Glasgow was associated with Larne. PRONI reports that the original documents do not survive; the index supplies no relatives or exact death date. The estate year must not be treated as this William's proved death year.<ref>[https://apps.proni.gov.uk/ProniNames_IE/SearchPage.aspx PRONI Name Search], Connor diocesan probate index, William Glasgow, Larne, 1783.</ref>

Replacement profile183The Connor diocesan probate index records William Glasgow of Larne in 1783. This is a possible match, not a secure identification: more than one adult William Glasgow was associated with Larne. PRONI reports that the original documents do not survive; the index supplies no relatives or exact death date. The estate year must not be treated as this William's proved death year.<ref>[https://apps.proni.gov.uk/ProniNames_IE/SearchPage.aspx PRONI Name Search], Connor diocesan probate index, William Glasgow, Larne, 1783.</ref>

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Current profile185Hugh, James, William and the younger Robert Glasgow should therefore be

Replacement profile185Hugh, James, William and the younger Robert Glasgow should therefore be

Current profile186treated as members of an East Antrim research cluster rather than proved

Replacement profile186treated as members of an East Antrim research cluster rather than proved

Current profile187siblings unless a direct relationship record is found.

Replacement profile187siblings unless a direct relationship record is found.

Current profile188

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Current profile189=== Unidentified William Glasgow, deed witness in 1772 ===

Replacement profile189=== Unidentified William Glasgow, deed witness in 1772 ===

Current profile190A lease dated 12 May 1772 from John Miller, currier of Gardenmore in Old Town of Larne, to David Drennan, weaver, names Wm Glasgow, David Dickey and James Fairies, all of Larne, as witnesses. Either [[Glasgow-1505|William Glasgow]] or [[Glasgow-3326|William Glasgow]] could be this witness; the deed gives no age, occupation or relative to distinguish them. The son William named in the trust clause is Drennan's son, not a Glasgow relationship. Registration on 9 November 1784 does not prove that the witness William Glasgow was still alive then.<ref>Registry of Deeds, Miller to Drennan, lease 12 May 1772, registered 9 November 1784, manuscript p. 315, image 166; [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSH3-SQLT-3 original image], inspected 21 September 2026.</ref>

Replacement profile190A lease dated 12 May 1772 from John Miller, currier of Gardenmore in Old Town of Larne, to David Drennan, weaver, names Wm Glasgow, David Dickey and James Fairies, all of Larne, as witnesses. Either [[Glasgow-1505|William Glasgow]] or [[Glasgow-3326|William Glasgow]] could be this witness; the deed gives no age, occupation or relative to distinguish them. The son William named in the trust clause is Drennan's son, not a Glasgow relationship. Registration on 9 November 1784 does not prove that the witness William Glasgow was still alive then.<ref>Registry of Deeds, Miller to Drennan, lease 12 May 1772, registered 9 November 1784, manuscript p. 315, image 166; [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSH3-SQLT-3 original image], inspected 21 September 2026.</ref>

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Current profile192== Sources ==

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Current profile193<references />

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Current profile194* [https://web.archive.org/web/20101124184109/http://lifesweaving.com/Glasgow/Kilwaughter/TheirStory2.html Glasgow family reconstruction and transcribed congregational accounts]

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Current profile195* [https://web.archive.org/web/20101124184247/http://lifesweaving.com/Glasgow/Kilwaughter/Timeline.html Glasgow family chronology]

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== Biography ==
'''William Glasgow''' was an adult member of the Larne and
Kilwaughter Presbyterian congregation by 1739/40.

The congregation's session accounts record William handling money
received from use of the mortcloth on 17 February 1739/40, in
October 1741 and on 29 December 1743.[https://web.archive.org/web/20101124184109/http://lifesweaving.com/Glasgow/Kilwaughter/TheirStory2.html]

These entries cannot concern [[Glasgow-3326|William Glasgow]], born
in 1730, who was only about nine to thirteen years old. They establish
that a separate, older William Glasgow was present in the Larne
congregation.

William's date of birth is unknown. A compiled family reconstruction
associates him with a St Cedma's gravestone and gives a birth year of
about 1708. The same reconstruction elsewhere reports conflicting
tombstone-derived years of 1699 and 1708. No photograph or complete
transcription of the memorial has yet been inspected.

A probate index contains an entry for '''William Glasgow of Larne'''
in 1783. This record cannot presently be assigned securely to this
William because the younger William born in 1730 was also an adult
in the Larne area. The year 1783 should not therefore be treated as
This William's proved death year.

The compiled reconstruction implies that William had an eldest son
named '''James'''. It does not provide a baptism, date, mother's name,
will, deed or complete gravestone inscription identifying that son.
James may remain attached as an uncertain child and working hypothesis.
Given the estimated dates, a grandson or later descendant may be more
likely than a direct son; the attachment must not be presented as proved.

The reconstruction is internally inconsistent concerning a later
James Glasgow born about 1775. Its numbered family list places that
James on the same gravestone as the William born in 1730, rather than
This older William. The shared memorial does not itself establish a
father-and-son relationship.

No inspected contemporary record currently identifies William's wife.

William has been described as a son of [[Glasgow-1502|Robert Glasgow]]
and a brother of [[Glasgow-1504|James Glasgow]]. No inspected baptism,
will, deed, marriage settlement or gravestone transcription proves
either relationship. His description as an uncle of James's son
William is consequently also uncertain.


=== Larne leases and later proof of execution ===

A Registry of Deeds memorial records a lease dated 10 March 1736 from the Earl of Antrim to William Glasgow and [[Glasgow-1499|Hugh Glasgow]] of Larne for two tenements in Newtown of Larne. The lease names no relationship between William and Hugh. Its measuring lives were members of the royal family rather than members of the Glasgow family.<ref name="ROD1736">Registry of Deeds, memorial 63221, lease dated 10 March 1736, Earl of Antrim to William and Hugh Glasgow of Larne; registered 10 April 1738. Original image inspected 21 September 2026. [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSN1-FXR2 FamilySearch image].</ref>

A separate Earl of Antrim lease made in 1737 names William Glasgow of Larne as tenant of a house and garden in Old Town of Larne, on the north side of the street leading from Newtown toward the mill.<ref name="ROD1737">Registry of Deeds, memorial of Earl of Antrim lease to William Glasgow of Larne, made in 1737 and registered in 1739. [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSH3-S3FM-8 FamilySearch image]. The automated transcript obscures part of the original date, so the image should be checked before publishing a verbatim transcription.</ref>

Most importantly, William Glasgow of Larne, described as a gentleman, witnessed a deed dated 19 April 1744 and personally proved its execution at Larne on 6 January 1775.<ref name="ROD1744">Registry of Deeds, memorial of deed dated 19 April 1744, with affidavit of William Glasgow at Larne on 6 January 1775. [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJW-C674 FamilySearch image].</ref> This directly carries an adult William of Larne from 1744 to 1775. It is much more consistent with this older William than with [[Glasgow-3326|William Glasgow]], reportedly born in 1730 and therefore only about fourteen in 1744. None of these deeds identifies William's parents, wife or children.

=== Joint lessors named in a 1757 assignment ===

A deed poll dated 4 June 1757, Matthew Stewart of Carncastle, farmer, to Robert Rainey of Larne, weaver, concerned a conditional assignment for £20 of Stewart's interest in a lease granted by [[Glasgow-1505|William Glasgow]] and [[Glasgow-1499|Hugh Glasgow]] of Larne. The original memorial does not date their head lease or describe the holding sufficiently to identify it with the 1736 Newtown tenements.<ref name="JointLessors1757">Registry of Deeds, memorial 159181, manuscript pp. 473–474, deed dated 4 June 1757, registered 26 May 1761; [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJM-MJX4 FamilySearch image 257, opening] and [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJM-MJP6 image 258, continuation], original images inspected 21 September 2026.</ref>

The joint names and Larne locality strongly support association with these lessees, but the record names no Glasgow relative or relationship between William and Hugh. Neither Glasgow executed this assignment; its registration in 1761 does not prove that either was then living. The separate 1751 and 1767 endorsements to the 1736 lease remain unexamined and may identify replacement lives.<ref>PRONI D2977/3A/4/81/72A, 1736 William and Hugh Glasgow lease with 1751 and 1767 endorsements; [https://apps.proni.gov.uk/eCatNI_IE/SearchPage.aspx PRONI eCatalogue], catalogue description only.</ref>

== Research Notes ==
The early session-account dates include:

* adult by 17 February 1739/40;
* living on 29 December 1743.

The dates about 1708 and 1783 should remain uncertain until the full
St Cedma's inscription or another direct record is examined.

The Larne and Kilwaughter Presbyterian collection at PRONI,
reference MIC/1B/6, includes baptisms from 1720 to 1769, marriages
from 1721 to 1769, session minutes and poor accounts. These records
should be searched for:

* a marriage of William Glasgow between approximately 1725 and 1740;
* baptisms of children of William Glasgow;
* a son James;
* any entry naming William's wife;
* references distinguishing the older William from William born
  in 1730.
  
== Possible Descendants ==

The precise identity of William's children has not been established from
an inspected baptism, will or deed. A plausible descendant reconstruction
can nevertheless be formed from Larne occupational, gravestone and family
naming evidence.

A possible son was '''James Glasgow''', a ropemaker who was already an
adult by 1760/61. An advertisement in the Belfast News-Letter of
2 January 1761 announced that “James Glasgow, Rope maker from Belfast”
had erected a ropewalk at Larne.<ref>Belfast News-Letter, 2 January 1761,
advertisement by James Glasgow, ropemaker.</ref>

A compiled family chronology reports that James married '''Janet Shutter'''
in 1762 and had a son William about 1763.<ref>
[https://web.archive.org/web/20101124184247/http://lifesweaving.com/Glasgow/Kilwaughter/Timeline.html
Chronology of the Glasgow family in Northern Ireland].
</ref>

Alexander Holmes's will, dated 5 June 1799, refers to a field held with
James Glasgow and to houses occupied by “James Glasgow, Roper” in Old
Town, Larne.<ref>Registry of Deeds Abstracts of Wills, vol. III,
abstract of the will of Alexander Holmes of Larne, dated 5 June 1799;
RD 527/136/345729; PRONI T681, p.344.</ref>

No inspected record presently names the ropemaker's father. His age,
occupation and location make him a possible son of this William, but the
relationship remains uncertain.

The ropemaker's probable son was '''William Glasgow''', born about 1763
and died 5 October 1816. A published transcription of his gravestone in
Larne Parish Churchyard records his wife Elizabeth and daughters Jane
Shutter, Eliza and Mary.<ref>Francis Joseph Bigger and Herbert Hughes,
“Armorial Sculptured Stones of the County Antrim,” ''Ulster Journal of
Archaeology'', vol. VI (1900), p.47.</ref>

The inscription records:

* Jane Shutter Glasgow, died 21 April 1799 aged nine months;
* William Glasgow, died 5 October 1816 aged 53;
* his wife Elizabeth, died 17 September 1832 aged 60;
* their daughter Eliza, died 25 April 1839 aged 37; and
* their daughter Mary, died 18 October 1844 aged 37.

The name '''Jane Shutter Glasgow''' provides significant evidence that
William was connected with James Glasgow and Janet Shutter. The compiled
chronology identifies William's wife as Elizabeth Stewart of Corran and
records a daughter Elizabeth on 30 August 1802. This daughter may have
been the Eliza named on the gravestone.

James Glasgow, born about 1773/75 and currently attached as William's
uncertain son, may instead have belonged to this later generation. If
The ropemaker James was William's son, James born about 1773/75 would
probably have been William's grandson. The existing uncertain attachment
is retained as a working hypothesis pending identification of the
reported shared gravestone or another family record.

The chronology's identification of the ropemaker as a son of Hugh Glasgow
appears problematic. A published transcription of Hugh's family stone
records his son James as dying on 14 April 1812 aged 64, implying birth
about 1748. He would have been too young to establish the ropewalk in
1761 or marry in 1762. The chronology may therefore have combined two
different men named James Glasgow.

== Research Notes: Parentage and Larne Associations ==

William's parentage has not been proved. The present attachment to Robert
Glasgow is derived from the existing family tree; no inspected baptism, will,
deed or congregational minute names Robert as William's father.

A published transcript of the Larne and Kilwaughter congregational accounts
records that in 1734 the congregation's mortcloth or funeral pall was lodged
with “William Glasgow Major”. Accounts relating to the pall continued until
1759. This is a plausible early occurrence of the present William, although
The entry names no relatives and does not by itself establish identity.<ref>
Classon Porter, “Congregational Memoirs—Larne and Kilwaughter,”
''The Christian Unitarian'', vol. 3 (1864), p. 230.</ref>

Registry of Deeds memorial 62131, concerning a deed dated 10 March 1736,
describes William Glasgow as an adjoining occupier at Larne.<ref>Registry of
Deeds, memorial 62131, vol. 84, p. 481, deed dated 10 March 1736.</ref>

A separate Earl of Antrim lease from March 1736 leased New Town of Larne
tenements jointly to William Glasgow and Hugh Glasgow, both of Larne.<ref>
Registry of Deeds, memorial 63221; PRONI D300/2/1/100/3A-B.</ref> Related
lease endorsements survive under PRONI D2977/3A/4/81/72A. The joint tenancy
proves a close property association but does not state that William and Hugh
were brothers.

The surviving congregational extracts for 1699–1700 distinguish John Glasgow
senior of Kilwaughter, Robert Glasgow of the South Side and James Glasgow,
who was appointed overseer for Kilwaughter. No family relationship between
these men is stated.<ref>Classon Porter, “Congregational Memoirs—Larne and
Kilwaughter,” ''The Christian Unitarian'', vols. 2–3 (1863–1864),
transcript of the congregational records for 1699–1700.</ref>

The Connor diocesan probate index records William Glasgow of Larne in 1783. This is a possible match, not a secure identification: more than one adult William Glasgow was associated with Larne. PRONI reports that the original documents do not survive; the index supplies no relatives or exact death date. The estate year must not be treated as this William's proved death year.<ref>[https://apps.proni.gov.uk/ProniNames_IE/SearchPage.aspx PRONI Name Search], Connor diocesan probate index, William Glasgow, Larne, 1783.</ref>

Hugh, James, William and the younger Robert Glasgow should therefore be
treated as members of an East Antrim research cluster rather than proved
siblings unless a direct relationship record is found.

=== Unidentified William Glasgow, deed witness in 1772 ===
A lease dated 12 May 1772 from John Miller, currier of Gardenmore in Old Town of Larne, to David Drennan, weaver, names Wm Glasgow, David Dickey and James Fairies, all of Larne, as witnesses. Either [[Glasgow-1505|William Glasgow]] or [[Glasgow-3326|William Glasgow]] could be this witness; the deed gives no age, occupation or relative to distinguish them. The son William named in the trust clause is Drennan's son, not a Glasgow relationship. Registration on 9 November 1784 does not prove that the witness William Glasgow was still alive then.<ref>Registry of Deeds, Miller to Drennan, lease 12 May 1772, registered 9 November 1784, manuscript p. 315, image 166; [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSH3-SQLT-3 original image], inspected 21 September 2026.</ref>

== Sources ==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20101124184109/http://lifesweaving.com/Glasgow/Kilwaughter/TheirStory2.html Glasgow family reconstruction and transcribed congregational accounts]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20101124184247/http://lifesweaving.com/Glasgow/Kilwaughter/Timeline.html Glasgow family chronology]

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