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Born before 27 October 1743; the 1737 and 1802 dates rest on an unseen stone.
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Current profile1[[Category:Glasgow Name Study]]
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Current profile3== Biography ==
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Current profile4'''James Glasgow''' was reportedly born in '''1737'''. A Larne or Kilwaughter congregational record is said to contain an entry for a James, son of [[Glasgow-1499|Hugh Glasgow]], at '''New Town, Larne''', in that year.
Replacement profile4'''James Glasgow''' was reportedly born in '''1737'''. A Larne or Kilwaughter congregational record is said to contain an entry for a James, son of [[Glasgow-1499|Hugh Glasgow]], at '''New Town, Larne''', in that year.
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Current profile6The original congregational entry, or a reliable full transcription, has not yet been cited on this profile. The exact birth date, place and identification of Hugh as James’s father should therefore be treated as probable rather than conclusively established.
Replacement profile6The original congregational entry, or a reliable full transcription, has not yet been cited on this profile. The exact birth date, place and identification of Hugh as James’s father should therefore be treated as probable rather than conclusively established.
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Current profile8James was a '''ropemaker''' at Larne, County Antrim. A lease dated 10 September 1760, registered on 24 November 1763, describes him as a ropemaker of Belfast and leases him a marked-out ropewalk at Gardenmore in Larne for thirty-one years from 1 November 1760. He agreed to build a house at the south end of the ropewalk.<ref name="Ropewalk1760">Registry of Deeds transcript, lease dated 10 September 1760 and registered 24 November 1763, [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSH3-S7XZ-8 FamilySearch image].</ref>
Replacement profile8James was a '''ropemaker''' at Larne, County Antrim. A lease dated 10 September 1760, registered on 24 November 1763, describes him as a ropemaker of Belfast and leases him a marked-out ropewalk at Gardenmore in Larne for thirty-one years from 1 November 1760. He agreed to build a house at the south end of the ropewalk.<ref name="Ropewalk1760">Registry of Deeds transcript, lease dated 10 September 1760 and registered 24 November 1763, [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSH3-S7XZ-8 FamilySearch image].</ref>
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Current profile10On 28 March 1768 James, described as a ropemaker of the Old Town of Larne, assigned the plot, workhouse and remainder of the same lease to John Hill for £50. The matching commencement date and rent identify it as the 1760 ropewalk.<ref name="Ropewalk1768">Registry of Deeds transcript, assignment dated 28 March 1768, [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJW-DDXW FamilySearch image].</ref>
Replacement profile10On 28 March 1768 James, described as a ropemaker of the Old Town of Larne, assigned the plot, workhouse and remainder of the same lease to John Hill for £50. The matching commencement date and rent identify it as the 1760 ropewalk.<ref name="Ropewalk1768">Registry of Deeds transcript, assignment dated 28 March 1768, [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJW-DDXW FamilySearch image].</ref>
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Current profile13A memorial at '''St Cedma’s Church, Larne''', is reported to record James Glasgow with the dates '''1737–1802''' and to name his wife as '''Janet Shutter'''. A photograph or complete reliable transcription of the monument should be cited before the exact dates and marriage are treated as fully verified.
Replacement profile13A memorial at '''St Cedma’s Church, Larne''', is reported to record James Glasgow with the dates '''1737–1802''' and to name his wife as '''Janet Shutter'''. A photograph or complete reliable transcription of the monument should be cited before the exact dates and marriage are treated as fully verified.
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Current profile15James is reported to have died in '''1802'''.
Replacement profile15James is reported to have died in '''1802'''.
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Current profile17An Irish probate-index transcription records a '''James Glasgow of Larne''' in the Diocese of Belfast in '''1803'''.<ref>Irish probate index transcription supplied July 2026, entry for James Glasgow, Diocese of Belfast, residence Larne, 1803.</ref>
Replacement profile17An Irish probate-index transcription records a '''James Glasgow of Larne''' in the Diocese of Belfast in '''1803'''.<ref>Irish probate index transcription supplied July 2026, entry for James Glasgow, Diocese of Belfast, residence Larne, 1803.</ref>
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Current profile19The agreement in name and residence, together with probate in the year after the reported death, makes this a strong match to the man commemorated at St Cedma’s.
Replacement profile19The agreement in name and residence, together with probate in the year after the reported death, makes this a strong match to the man commemorated at St Cedma’s.
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Current profile21The 1803 entry should be understood as a probate or estate event. It does not replace the reported 1802 death year. Probate occurring in the year following death would be ordinary.
Replacement profile21The 1803 entry should be understood as a probate or estate event. It does not replace the reported 1802 death year. Probate occurring in the year following death would be ordinary.
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Current profile23The probate entry establishes Larne as James’s recorded residence during the estate proceedings. It does not by itself prove that Larne was his place of death.
Replacement profile23The probate entry establishes Larne as James’s recorded residence during the estate proceedings. It does not by itself prove that Larne was his place of death.
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Current profile25=== Wife and family ===
Replacement profile25=== Wife and family ===
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Current profile27James’s wife is reported on the St Cedma’s memorial as '''Janet Shutter'''.
Replacement profile27James’s wife is reported on the St Cedma’s memorial as '''Janet Shutter'''.
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Current profile29The complete inscription should be obtained and cited because the memorial may also contain:
Replacement profile29The complete inscription should be obtained and cited because the memorial may also contain:
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Current profile31* Janet’s dates;
Replacement profile31* Janet’s dates;
Current profile32* the date or duration of the marriage;
Replacement profile32* the date or duration of the marriage;
Current profile33* children buried in the same plot;
Replacement profile33* children buried in the same plot;
Current profile34* other Glasgow relatives; or
Replacement profile34* other Glasgow relatives; or
Current profile35* wording clarifying whether the monument was erected by descendants.
Replacement profile35* wording clarifying whether the monument was erected by descendants.
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Current profile37No inspected baptismal, marriage, will or probate record currently cited on this profile names James’s children.
Replacement profile37No inspected baptismal, marriage, will or probate record currently cited on this profile names James’s children.
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Current profile39The 1803 probate record may be important. An original will, administration bond or surviving abstract could identify:
Replacement profile39The 1803 probate record may be important. An original will, administration bond or surviving abstract could identify:
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Current profile41* Janet as his widow;
Replacement profile41* Janet as his widow;
Current profile42* sons or daughters;
Replacement profile42* sons or daughters;
Current profile43* married daughters or sons-in-law;
Replacement profile43* married daughters or sons-in-law;
Current profile44* executors or administrators;
Replacement profile44* executors or administrators;
Current profile45* business partners;
Replacement profile45* business partners;
Current profile46* property at Larne or Blackcave; or
Replacement profile46* property at Larne or Blackcave; or
Current profile47* other relatives.
Replacement profile47* other relatives.
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Current profile49== Research Notes ==
Replacement profile49== Research Notes ==
Current profile50=== Identification and evidence ===
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Current profile52The following records probably concern the same man:
Replacement profile52The following records probably concern the same man:
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Current profile54* the James, son of Hugh Glasgow, reportedly recorded at New Town or Larne in 1737;
Replacement profile54* the James, son of Hugh Glasgow, reportedly recorded at New Town or Larne in 1737;
Current profile55* James Glasgow, ropemaker, documented in the 1760 ropewalk lease and 1768 assignment;
Replacement profile55* James Glasgow, ropemaker, documented in the 1760 ropewalk lease and 1768 assignment;
Current profile56* James Glasgow commemorated at St Cedma’s with dates 1737–1802 and wife Janet Shutter; and
Replacement profile56* James Glasgow commemorated at St Cedma’s with dates 1737–1802 and wife Janet Shutter; and
Current profile57* James Glasgow of Larne whose estate entered Belfast probate in 1803.
Replacement profile57* James Glasgow of Larne whose estate entered Belfast probate in 1803.
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Current profile59The chronology and repeated Larne association make this identification plausible and probably correct.
Replacement profile59The chronology and repeated Larne association make this identification plausible and probably correct.
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Current profile61The strongest direct contemporary evidence presently cited is the 1760 ropewalk lease and its 1768 assignment. The baptism and memorial evidence still require complete source citations, and the probate index does not name James’s father or wife.
Replacement profile61The strongest direct contemporary evidence presently cited is the 1760 ropewalk lease and its 1768 assignment. The baptism and memorial evidence still require complete source citations, and the probate index does not name James’s father or wife.
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Current profile63The profile should therefore distinguish between:
Replacement profile63The profile should therefore distinguish between:
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Current profile65* directly documented facts, including James’s ropemaking and Larne residence in the 1760–1773 records;
Replacement profile65* directly documented facts, including James’s ropemaking and Larne residence in the 1760–1773 records;
Current profile66* strong identity matches, including the 1803 probate entry; and
Replacement profile66* strong identity matches, including the 1803 probate entry; and
Current profile67* reported but not yet fully exposed evidence, including the 1737 congregational entry and St Cedma’s memorial.
Replacement profile67* reported but not yet fully exposed evidence, including the 1737 congregational entry and St Cedma’s memorial.
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Current profile69=== Ropemaker evidence and identity distinction ===
Replacement profile69=== Ropemaker evidence and identity distinction ===
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Current profile71A Registry of Deeds memorial dated 14 May 1766 also names James Glasgow, ropemaker of Larne, as a witness.<ref>[https://www.irishdeedsindex.net/mem.php?memorial=204122 Registry of Deeds Index Project, memorial 204122], deed dated 14 May 1766.</ref> In 1773 Mr James Glasgow of Larne, gentleman, swore that he was aged upwards of thirty, placing his birth before 27 October 1743.<ref name="Larne1773">Registry of Deeds memorial and affidavit, sworn 27 October 1773, [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSH3-M72W-M FamilySearch image].</ref> Alexander Holmes's 1799 will later identifies a Larne occupant as James Glasgow, roper. The repeated occupation and place form a coherent sequence.
Replacement profile71A Registry of Deeds memorial dated 14 May 1766 also names James Glasgow, ropemaker of Larne, as a witness.<ref>[https://www.irishdeedsindex.net/mem.php?memorial=204122 Registry of Deeds Index Project, memorial 204122], deed dated 14 May 1766.</ref> In 1773 Mr James Glasgow of Larne, gentleman, swore that he was aged upwards of thirty, placing his birth before 27 October 1743.<ref name="Larne1773">Registry of Deeds memorial and affidavit, sworn 27 October 1773, [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSH3-M72W-M FamilySearch image].</ref> Alexander Holmes's 1799 will later identifies a Larne occupant as James Glasgow, roper. The repeated occupation and place form a coherent sequence.
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Current profile73The 1768 assignment was witnessed by a '''different''' James Glasgow who was expressly described as a tanner. A 1778 mortgage and the 1786 Blackcave lease continue that tanner sequence and fit [[Glasgow-3991|James Glasgow (about 1747–1812)]]. The two tradesmen should not be conflated.
Replacement profile73The 1768 assignment was witnessed by a '''different''' James Glasgow who was expressly described as a tanner. A 1778 mortgage and the 1786 Blackcave lease continue that tanner sequence and fit [[Glasgow-3991|James Glasgow (about 1747–1812)]]. The two tradesmen should not be conflated.
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Current profile75The reported 1737 congregational occurrence and the present uncertain placement under [[Glasgow-1505|William Glasgow]] remain competing parentage hypotheses until the original entry or another relationship record is inspected.
Replacement profile75The reported 1737 congregational occurrence and the present uncertain placement under [[Glasgow-1505|William Glasgow]] remain competing parentage hypotheses until the original entry or another relationship record is inspected.
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Current profile77=== Research priorities ===
Replacement profile77=== Research priorities ===
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Current profile79Further research should obtain:
Replacement profile79Further research should obtain:
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Current profile81* the original or fullest available congregational entry for the 1737 James, son of Hugh Glasgow;
Replacement profile81* the original or fullest available congregational entry for the 1737 James, son of Hugh Glasgow;
Current profile82* the name of the congregation and exact wording of that entry;
Replacement profile82* the name of the congregation and exact wording of that entry;
Current profile83* a photograph or complete transcription of the St Cedma’s memorial;
Replacement profile83* a photograph or complete transcription of the St Cedma’s memorial;
Current profile84* evidence supporting Janet Shutter’s identity and marriage to James;
Replacement profile84* evidence supporting Janet Shutter’s identity and marriage to James;
Current profile85* the exact nature of the 1803 Belfast probate entry;
Replacement profile85* the exact nature of the 1803 Belfast probate entry;
Current profile86* the original will, administration record or bond, if it survives;
Replacement profile86* the original will, administration record or bond, if it survives;
Current profile87* a Betham or other pre-destruction abstract of the estate;
Replacement profile87* a Betham or other pre-destruction abstract of the estate;
Current profile88* names of beneficiaries, executors, witnesses or sureties; and
Replacement profile88* names of beneficiaries, executors, witnesses or sureties; and
Current profile89* records identifying any children of James and Janet.
Replacement profile89* records identifying any children of James and Janet.
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Current profile91=== Research conclusion ===
Replacement profile91=== Research conclusion ===
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Current profile93James Glasgow was directly recorded as a ropemaker in the 1760 Larne ropewalk lease, the 1766 memorial and the 1768 assignment.
Replacement profile93James Glasgow was directly recorded as a ropemaker in the 1760 Larne ropewalk lease, the 1766 memorial and the 1768 assignment.
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Current profile95The 1803 Belfast probate entry for James Glasgow of Larne is a strong match to the man reportedly commemorated at St Cedma’s with dates 1737–1802. It supports Larne as his probate residence while remaining consistent with death in 1802.
Replacement profile95The 1803 Belfast probate entry for James Glasgow of Larne is a strong match to the man reportedly commemorated at St Cedma’s with dates 1737–1802. It supports Larne as his probate residence while remaining consistent with death in 1802.
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Current profile97The reported identification of his wife as Janet Shutter and his father as Hugh Glasgow is plausible, but the complete memorial and congregational record should be cited before those relationships and the exact dates are treated as certain.
Replacement profile97The reported identification of his wife as Janet Shutter and his father as Hugh Glasgow is plausible, but the complete memorial and congregational record should be cited before those relationships and the exact dates are treated as certain.
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Current profile99=== Current Larne reconstruction ===
Replacement profile99=== Current Larne reconstruction ===
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Current profile101James is securely the Belfast/Larne ropemaker in the 1760 Gardenmore ropewalk lease and its 1768 assignment, and the 1773 affidavit places that adult James at Larne and over thirty. The 1768 document separately calls its witness James Glasgow a tanner; that is a different occupational record group, probably [[Glasgow-3991|James Glasgow]], and does not change this James's occupation. The original 1784 lease registered in 1790 has now been inspected: its witness is explicitly a tanner and belongs to the separate occupational sequence probably represented by [[Glasgow-3991|James Glasgow]]. James is a plausible earlier-generation candidate in the Larne reconstruction, including as a possible father of [[Glasgow-3902|Adam Glasgow]] and possible kin of [[Glasgow-3904|older Alexander Glasgow]], but no record yet makes either relationship. His 1762 marriage to Janet Shutter postdates Adam's estimated 1758 birth, so Janet cannot be called Adam's mother. A William Glasgow, merchant, witnessed the 1760 lease, but is not yet definitely [[Glasgow-1505|William Glasgow]].<ref name="LarneCurrent">Registry of Deeds memorials for the 1760 lease, 1768 assignment and 1773 affidavit, cited above.</ref>
Replacement profile101James is securely the Belfast/Larne ropemaker in the 1760 Gardenmore ropewalk lease and its 1768 assignment, and the 1773 affidavit places that adult James at Larne and over thirty. The 1768 document separately calls its witness James Glasgow a tanner; that is a different occupational record group, probably [[Glasgow-3991|James Glasgow]], and does not change this James's occupation. The original 1784 lease registered in 1790 has now been inspected: its witness is explicitly a tanner and belongs to the separate occupational sequence probably represented by [[Glasgow-3991|James Glasgow]]. James is a plausible earlier-generation candidate in the Larne reconstruction, including as a possible father of [[Glasgow-3902|Adam Glasgow]] and possible kin of [[Glasgow-3904|older Alexander Glasgow]], but no record yet makes either relationship. His 1762 marriage to Janet Shutter postdates Adam's estimated 1758 birth, so Janet cannot be called Adam's mother. A William Glasgow, merchant, witnessed the 1760 lease, but is not yet definitely [[Glasgow-1505|William Glasgow]].<ref name="LarneCurrent">Registry of Deeds memorials for the 1760 lease, 1768 assignment and 1773 affidavit, cited above.</ref>
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Current profile103=== Additional source context ===
Replacement profile103=== Additional source context ===
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Current profile105These contextual and comparison sources supplement the individual record assessments above; they do not supply a missing parental statement.
Replacement profile105These contextual and comparison sources supplement the individual record assessments above; they do not supply a missing parental statement.
Current profile106* Related profile: [[Glasgow-1509]].
Replacement profile106* Related profile: [[Glasgow-1509]].
Current profile107<ref name="Retained2">[https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJ4-4SJF Registry of Deeds, 1784 transaction registered in 1790: James Glasgow, tanner; sworn 17 August and registered 23 August 1790].</ref>
Replacement profile107<ref name="Retained2">[https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJ4-4SJF Registry of Deeds, 1784 transaction registered in 1790: James Glasgow, tanner; sworn 17 August and registered 23 August 1790].</ref>
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Current profile110A lease dated 14 January 1784 was witnessed by James Glasgow of Larne, '''tanner''', with Samuel Drummond, merchant, and James Farries, writing clerk. James’s affidavit was sworn 17 August 1790; the memorial was registered on 23 August. The original reads “Tanner”, resolving an earlier automated “Turner” reading. This strengthens the occupational sequence, without independently naming his family.<ref name="Tanner1784">Registry of Deeds, memorial 278037, lease 14 January 1784, sworn 17 August and registered 23 August 1790, [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJ4-4SJF FamilySearch image 437], original inspected 21 September 2026. The online collection label 1734–1736 does not describe this image’s date.</ref>
Replacement profile110A lease dated 14 January 1784 was witnessed by James Glasgow of Larne, '''tanner''', with Samuel Drummond, merchant, and James Farries, writing clerk. James’s affidavit was sworn 17 August 1790; the memorial was registered on 23 August. The original reads “Tanner”, resolving an earlier automated “Turner” reading. This strengthens the occupational sequence, without independently naming his family.<ref name="Tanner1784">Registry of Deeds, memorial 278037, lease 14 January 1784, sworn 17 August and registered 23 August 1790, [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJ4-4SJF FamilySearch image 437], original inspected 21 September 2026. The online collection label 1734–1736 does not describe this image’s date.</ref>
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Current profile112=== Newtown title succession: identities unresolved ===
Replacement profile112=== Newtown title succession: identities unresolved ===
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Current profile114An 1874 deed recites a lease to James Glasgow dated 2 October 1779 and its renewal to Anne Glasgow and Jane Glasgow on 25 February 1832. The north-side Newtown property, formerly John English’s, adjoined a tenement formerly Hugh Glasgow’s. This documents succession to a lease, but does not call the women James’s daughters or identify which James held it. The monument wife Jane of [[Glasgow-3991|James Glasgow]] died in 1820 and cannot automatically be the 1832 Jane. [[Glasgow-3992|Ann Glasgow]], whose monument gives a May 1832 death, is only a candidate for Anne; the original renewal is needed.<ref name="Newtown1874">Registry of Deeds, Antrim to John Mulvenna, indenture 25 March 1874, registered 24 August 1874, [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS54-77Q4-H FamilySearch image 475], recital inspected in the original; [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS54-77QC-T continuation image 476].</ref>
Replacement profile114An 1874 deed recites a lease to James Glasgow dated 2 October 1779 and its renewal to Anne Glasgow and Jane Glasgow on 25 February 1832. The north-side Newtown property, formerly John English’s, adjoined a tenement formerly Hugh Glasgow’s. This documents succession to a lease, but does not call the women James’s daughters or identify which James held it. The monument wife Jane of [[Glasgow-3991|James Glasgow]] died in 1820 and cannot automatically be the 1832 Jane. [[Glasgow-3992|Ann Glasgow]], whose monument gives a May 1832 death, is only a candidate for Anne; the original renewal is needed.<ref name="Newtown1874">Registry of Deeds, Antrim to John Mulvenna, indenture 25 March 1874, registered 24 August 1874, [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS54-77Q4-H FamilySearch image 475], recital inspected in the original; [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS54-77QC-T continuation image 476].</ref>
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