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Newspaper identity review 6 Oct 2026. Add sourced facts: Pupil at the Royal Belfast Academical Institution school, of Broughshane, June 1830: prizes in trigonometry/astronomy and geometry/algebra.; Of Broughshane in 1830-31 while a student at the Belfast Academical Institution (prizes in mathematics); Fasti gives birth 'near Clough, Co. Antrim, 1814' (prof; Assistant in the Mathematical and Mercan
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Current profile1== Biography ==
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Current profile3=== Early life and family ===
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Current profile5Adam Dickie Glasgow was born in 1815 at Ballymena, County Antrim, Ireland. He was the son of [[Glasgow-1657|John Glasgow]] and [[McClure-6341|Jane McClure]].
Replacement profile6Adam Dickie Glasgow was born in 1815 at Ballymena, County Antrim, Ireland. He was the son of [[Glasgow-1657|John Glasgow]] and [[McClure-6341|Jane McClure]].
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Current profile7His brother [[Glasgow-1780|James McClure Glasgow]] repeatedly referred to Adam as “my brother Adam” in his missionary journal.<ref name="JamesJournal">[https://revjamesmcclureglasgow.blogspot.com/ James McClure Glasgow missionary journal], first-person journal repeatedly identifying Adam as James’s brother and tracing his movements from Belfast to New Zealand (accessed 17 July 2026).</ref>
Replacement profile8His brother [[Glasgow-1780|James McClure Glasgow]] repeatedly referred to Adam as “my brother Adam” in his missionary journal.<ref name="JamesJournal">[https://revjamesmcclureglasgow.blogspot.com/ James McClure Glasgow missionary journal], first-person journal repeatedly identifying Adam as James’s brother and tracing his movements from Belfast to New Zealand (accessed 17 July 2026).</ref>
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Current profile9The surname and middle name appear with variant spellings in later records, including '''Adam Dickey Glasgow'''.
Replacement profile10The surname and middle name appear with variant spellings in later records, including '''Adam Dickey Glasgow'''.
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Current profile11=== Ministry and missionary work ===
Replacement profile12=== Ministry and missionary work ===
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Current profile13Adam was a Presbyterian minister.
Replacement profile14Adam was a Presbyterian minister.
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Current profile15A published history of Knox Church, Dunedin, states that he was born at Ballymena in 1815 and later joined his brother, Dr. James McClure Glasgow, in India.<ref name="KnoxHistory">[https://archive.org/details/historyofgreatam02myer ''History of Knox Church, Dunedin''], account identifying Adam Dickey Glasgow as born at Ballymena, Ulster, in 1815 and stating that he joined his brother Dr. Glasgow in India (accessed 17 July 2026).</ref>
Replacement profile16A published history of Knox Church, Dunedin, states that he was born at Ballymena in 1815 and later joined his brother, Dr. James McClure Glasgow, in India.<ref name="KnoxHistory">[https://archive.org/details/historyofgreatam02myer ''History of Knox Church, Dunedin''], account identifying Adam Dickey Glasgow as born at Ballymena, Ulster, in 1815 and stating that he joined his brother Dr. Glasgow in India (accessed 17 July 2026).</ref>
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Current profile17James’s journal initially places Adam in Belfast. Later entries report his arrival in New Zealand and his connection with a congregation in Dunedin.<ref name="JamesJournal" />
Replacement profile18James’s journal initially places Adam in Belfast. Later entries report his arrival in New Zealand and his connection with a congregation in Dunedin.<ref name="JamesJournal" />
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Current profile19=== Emigration to New Zealand ===
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Current profile21Adam emigrated from Ireland to New Zealand about 1861.
Replacement profile22Adam emigrated from Ireland to New Zealand about 1861.
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Current profile23His burial record states that he had lived in New Zealand for two years at the time of his death. His last address was Dunedin, and his occupation was recorded as minister.
Replacement profile24His burial record states that he had lived in New Zealand for two years at the time of his death. His last address was Dunedin, and his occupation was recorded as minister.
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Current profile25=== Death and burial ===
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Current profile27Adam died at Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand, on '''18 March 1863''', aged 48.
Replacement profile28Adam died at Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand, on '''18 March 1863''', aged 48.
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Current profile29His death was registered in New Zealand in 1863 under the name Adam Dickie Glasgow.<ref name="NZDeath">New Zealand Births, Deaths and Marriages, death registration 1863/2037, Adam Dickie Glasgow, aged 48.</ref>
Replacement profile30His death was registered in New Zealand in 1863 under the name Adam Dickie Glasgow.<ref name="NZDeath">New Zealand Births, Deaths and Marriages, death registration 1863/2037, Adam Dickie Glasgow, aged 48.</ref>
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Current profile31He was buried at Dunedin Northern Cemetery, Dunedin, in Block 25, Plot 3.<ref name="FindAGrave">Find a Grave, memorial for Adam Dickey Glasgow, 1815–18 March 1863, Dunedin Northern Cemetery, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; burial details record Block 25, Plot 3, occupation minister, native of Ireland, two years in New Zealand, and death at Dunedin.</ref>
Replacement profile32He was buried at Dunedin Northern Cemetery, Dunedin, in Block 25, Plot 3.<ref name="FindAGrave">Find a Grave, memorial for Adam Dickey Glasgow, 1815–18 March 1863, Dunedin Northern Cemetery, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; burial details record Block 25, Plot 3, occupation minister, native of Ireland, two years in New Zealand, and death at Dunedin.</ref>
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Current profile33== Research Notes ==
Replacement profile34== Research Notes ==
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Current profile35=== Identity ===
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Current profile37Adam Dickie Glasgow belonged to the nineteenth-century Glasgow family of Ballymena.
Replacement profile37Adam Dickie Glasgow belonged to the nineteenth-century Glasgow family of Ballymena.
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Current profile39The evidence distinguishing him includes:
Replacement profile39The evidence distinguishing him includes:
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Current profile41* his birth at Ballymena in 1815;
Replacement profile41* his birth at Ballymena in 1815;
Current profile42* his identification by [[Glasgow-1780|James McClure Glasgow]] as his brother;
Replacement profile42* his identification by [[Glasgow-1780|James McClure Glasgow]] as his brother;
Current profile43* his earlier residence in Belfast;
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Current profile44* his connection with James in India;
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Current profile45* his migration to New Zealand;
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Current profile46* his Presbyterian ministry in Dunedin;
Replacement profile46* his Presbyterian ministry in Dunedin;
Current profile47* his death there in 1863.
Replacement profile47* his death there in 1863.
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Current profile49He should not be conflated with Adam Glasgow of Inishrush, who was born about 1758.
Replacement profile49He should not be conflated with Adam Glasgow of Inishrush, who was born about 1758.
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Current profile51The two men belong to different generations and families. Adam Dickie Glasgow should therefore not be used to connect the Ballymena family to the earlier Inishrush family or to create an unsupported relationship with Robert Glasgow of the Victorian period.
Replacement profile51The two men belong to different generations and families. Adam Dickie Glasgow should therefore not be used to connect the Ballymena family to the earlier Inishrush family or to create an unsupported relationship with Robert Glasgow of the Victorian period.
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Current profile53=== Name spelling ===
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Current profile55The profile uses '''Adam Dickie Glasgow''', matching the New Zealand death registration.
Replacement profile55The profile uses '''Adam Dickie Glasgow''', matching the New Zealand death registration.
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Current profile57The spelling '''Adam Dickey Glasgow''' appears in the burial memorial and published sources. Both spellings refer to the same man.
Replacement profile57The spelling '''Adam Dickey Glasgow''' appears in the burial memorial and published sources. Both spellings refer to the same man.
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Current profile59=== Further research ===
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Current profile61Useful additional records may include:
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Current profile63* Adam’s baptismal record at Ballymena;
Replacement profile63* Adam’s baptismal record at Ballymena;
Current profile64* Presbyterian ordination and ministerial records in Ireland;
Replacement profile64* Presbyterian ordination and ministerial records in Ireland;
Current profile65* records of his time with James in India;
Replacement profile65* records of his time with James in India;
Current profile66* passenger or immigration records for his journey to New Zealand;
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Current profile67* Dunedin church records;
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Replacement profile68* a contemporary obituary or death notice;
Current profile69* his original New Zealand death certificate.
Replacement profile69* his original New Zealand death certificate.
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Current profile71== Sources ==
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Current profile75* Family source — Rachael Jeffers.
Replacement profile74* Family source — Rachael Jeffers.
Current profile76* New Zealand Births, Deaths and Marriages, death registration 1863/2037, Adam Dickie Glasgow, aged 48.
Replacement profile75* New Zealand Births, Deaths and Marriages, death registration 1863/2037, Adam Dickie Glasgow, aged 48.
Current profile77* Find a Grave, Adam Dickey Glasgow, 1815–18 March 1863, Dunedin Northern Cemetery, Block 25, Plot 3.
Replacement profile76* Find a Grave, Adam Dickey Glasgow, 1815–18 March 1863, Dunedin Northern Cemetery, Block 25, Plot 3.
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