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Current profile1[[Category:Glasgow Name Study]]
Replacement profile1[[Category:Glasgow Name Study]]
Current profile2{{Estimated Date|Birth}}
Replacement profile2{{Estimated Date|Birth}}
Current profile3== Biography ==
Replacement profile3== Biography ==
Current profile4'''Andrew Glasgow''' (written ''Andro Glasgw'') lived at a place read
Replacement profile4'''Andrew Glasgow''' (written ''Andro Glasgw'') lived at a place read
Current profile5uncertainly as “Corsoun,” in the parish read as “Calder Clair” or “Calder
Replacement profile5uncertainly as “Corsoun,” in the parish read as “Calder Clair” or “Calder
Current profile6Cleir,” within the sheriffdom of Edinburgh. His
Replacement profile6Cleir,” within the sheriffdom of Edinburgh. His
Current profile7testament testamentar and inventory was made on 6 February 1597 as written
Replacement profile7testament testamentar and inventory was made on 6 February 1597 as written
Current profile8(1597/8). The record says that he died the next day, 7 February, and was
Replacement profile8(1597/8). The record says that he died the next day, 7 February, and was
Current profile9confirmed on 10 July 1598.<ref name="Andrew1598">National Records of Scotland,
Replacement profile9confirmed on 10 July 1598.<ref name="Andrew1598">National Records of Scotland,
Current profile10Edinburgh Commissary Court, CC8/8/32, images 123–124, testament testamentar and
Replacement profile10Edinburgh Commissary Court, CC8/8/32, images 123–124, testament testamentar and
Current profile11inventory of Andro Glasgw, made 6 February 1597/8, death stated as 7 February,
Replacement profile11inventory of Andro Glasgw, made 6 February 1597/8, death stated as 7 February,
Current profile12confirmed 10 July 1598; working transcription of the original register images.
Replacement profile12confirmed 10 July 1598; working transcription of the original register images.
Current profile13See also Scottish Record Society, ''Commissariot of Edinburgh: Register of
Replacement profile13See also Scottish Record Society, ''Commissariot of Edinburgh: Register of
Current profile14Testaments, 1514–1600'', [https://archive.org/details/scottishrecordso01scotuoft/page/n117/mode/1up
Replacement profile14Testaments, 1514–1600'', [https://archive.org/details/scottishrecordso01scotuoft/page/n117/mode/1up
Current profile15p. 108].</ref>
Replacement profile15p. 108].</ref>
Current profile16
Replacement profile16
Current profile17This was a ''testament testamentar'': Andrew made the will himself on the day
Replacement profile17This was a ''testament testamentar'': Andrew made the will himself on the day
Current profile18before his death. The introductory account, inventory and debts begin on image
Replacement profile18before his death. The introductory account, inventory and debts begin on image
Current profile19123; the family provisions continue on image 124. A different testament begins
Replacement profile19123; the family provisions continue on image 124. A different testament begins
Current profile20towards the foot of image 124 and is not part of Andrew's entry.<ref name="Andrew1598" />
Replacement profile20towards the foot of image 124 and is not part of Andrew's entry.<ref name="Andrew1598" />
Current profile21
Replacement profile21
Current profile22=== Family and executors ===
Replacement profile22=== Family and executors ===
Current profile23
Replacement profile23
Current profile24Andrew's wife was '''Elizat Stevinsoun''' (Elizabeth Stevenson). The testament
Replacement profile24Andrew's wife was '''Elizat Stevinsoun''' (Elizabeth Stevenson). The testament
Current profile25expressly calls '''Robert Glasgow''' their son:
Replacement profile25expressly calls '''Robert Glasgow''' their son:
Current profile26
Replacement profile26
Current profile27<blockquote>“Robart Glasgw his sone begottin be him vpoun the said Elizat his
Replacement profile27<blockquote>“Robart Glasgw his sone begottin be him vpoun the said Elizat his
Current profile28wyff”</blockquote>
Replacement profile28wyff”</blockquote>
Current profile29
Replacement profile29
Current profile30It also names Andrew's daughters '''Marion, Janet and Isobel'''. The dispositive
Replacement profile30It also names Andrew's daughters '''Marion, Janet and Isobel'''. The dispositive
Current profile31clause refers to “his said sone and his said [dochter… struck through] Marione,
Replacement profile31clause refers to “his said sone and his said [dochter… struck through] Marione,
Current profile32Jonet, Isobell.”<ref name="Andrew1598" />
Replacement profile32Jonet, Isobell.”<ref name="Andrew1598" />
Current profile33
Replacement profile33
Current profile34{| class="wikitable sortable" style="padding: 5px; width:100%;"
Replacement profile34{| class="wikitable sortable" style="padding: 5px; width:100%;"
Current profile35|+ '''Household named in Andrew Glasgow's testament'''
Replacement profile35|+ '''Household named in Andrew Glasgow's testament'''
Current profile36|-
Replacement profile36|-
Current profile37! style="background-color:#E1F0B4;" | Person
Replacement profile37! style="background-color:#E1F0B4;" | Person
Current profile38! style="background-color:#E1F0B4;" | Relationship
Replacement profile38! style="background-color:#E1F0B4;" | Relationship
Current profile39! style="background-color:#E1F0B4;" | What the record proves
Replacement profile39! style="background-color:#E1F0B4;" | What the record proves
Current profile40|-
Replacement profile40|-
Current profile41| Elizat Stevinsoun || Wife || Appointed with Robert to administer the movable estate; explicitly called Andrew's spouse and wife.
Replacement profile41| Elizat Stevinsoun || Wife || Appointed with Robert to administer the movable estate; explicitly called Andrew's spouse and wife.
Current profile42|-
Replacement profile42|-
Current profile43| Robert Glasgow || Son || Explicitly Andrew's son by Elizat; he had not yet reached the age fixed for taking the land.
Replacement profile43| Robert Glasgow || Son || Explicitly Andrew's son by Elizat; he had not yet reached the age fixed for taking the land.
Current profile44|-
Replacement profile44|-
Current profile45| Marion Glasgow || Daughter || Named in the operative inheritance clause as one of Andrew's daughters.
Replacement profile45| Marion Glasgow || Daughter || Named in the operative inheritance clause as one of Andrew's daughters.
Current profile46|-
Replacement profile46|-
Current profile47| Janet Glasgow || Daughter || Named in the same inheritance clause.
Replacement profile47| Janet Glasgow || Daughter || Named in the same inheritance clause.
Current profile48|-
Replacement profile48|-
Current profile49| Isobel Glasgow || Daughter || Named in the same inheritance clause.
Replacement profile49| Isobel Glasgow || Daughter || Named in the same inheritance clause.
Current profile50|-
Replacement profile50|-
Current profile51| Unnamed possible child || Conditional only || Provided for only if Elizat was pregnant; the will does not prove a later birth.
Replacement profile51| Unnamed possible child || Conditional only || Provided for only if Elizat was pregnant; the will does not prove a later birth.
Current profile52|}
Replacement profile52|}
Current profile53
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Current profile54Andrew appointed Elizat and Robert to take charge of his goods, movable
Replacement profile54Andrew appointed Elizat and Robert to take charge of his goods, movable
Current profile55property and debts receivable, and to pay his debts. He also named advisers
Replacement profile55property and debts receivable, and to pay his debts. He also named advisers
Current profile56whose counsel they were to use. One readable adviser was '''James
Replacement profile56whose counsel they were to use. One readable adviser was '''James
Current profile57Stevisoun'''. The shared surname makes him a useful lead for Elizat's family,
Replacement profile57Stevisoun'''. The shared surname makes him a useful lead for Elizat's family,
Current profile58but the will does not call him her father, brother or other relative.<ref name="Andrew1598" />
Replacement profile58but the will does not call him her father, brother or other relative.<ref name="Andrew1598" />
Current profile59
Replacement profile59
Current profile60=== Estate and financial network ===
Replacement profile60=== Estate and financial network ===
Current profile61
Replacement profile61
Current profile62The inventory describes a working rural household. It appears to include
Replacement profile62The inventory describes a working rural household. It appears to include
Current profile63three cows with calves, although the number is uncertain; two yearling cattle;
Replacement profile63three cows with calves, although the number is uncertain; two yearling cattle;
Current profile64two horses valued at £10 each, £20 altogether; nine sheep; eight bolls of oats
Replacement profile64two horses valued at £10 each, £20 altogether; nine sheep; eight bolls of oats
Current profile65in the barn and barnyard; four firlots of barley; household utensils and
Replacement profile65in the barn and barnyard; four firlots of barley; household utensils and
Current profile66furnishings; and Andrew's clothing. Several quantities, individual valuations
Replacement profile66furnishings; and Andrew's clothing. Several quantities, individual valuations
Current profile67and the inventory total remain unresolved and should not be supplied from the
Replacement profile67and the inventory total remain unresolved and should not be supplied from the
Current profile68usual form of other testaments.<ref name="Andrew1598" />
Replacement profile68usual form of other testaments.<ref name="Andrew1598" />
Current profile69
Replacement profile69
Current profile70The debts owed to Andrew include entries for '''John Mure''', an incompletely
Replacement profile70The debts owed to Andrew include entries for '''John Mure''', an incompletely
Current profile71identified widow of a deceased John, and '''James Stevisoun'''; some residences
Replacement profile71identified widow of a deceased John, and '''James Stevisoun'''; some residences
Current profile72and all of the relevant sums remain uncertain. The debts Andrew owed include a
Replacement profile72and all of the relevant sums remain uncertain. The debts Andrew owed include a
Current profile73payment associated with a brown horse, and less secure readings involving
Replacement profile73payment associated with a brown horse, and less secure readings involving
Current profile74Bartholomew Wilson, James Lyon and John Brown, David Lyon, James Stevisoun and
Replacement profile74Bartholomew Wilson, James Lyon and John Brown, David Lyon, James Stevisoun and
Current profile75a laird whose designation may be Westhall. These are economic associates, not
Replacement profile75a laird whose designation may be Westhall. These are economic associates, not
Current profile76proved relatives. The account then calculated the free estate, its division
Replacement profile76proved relatives. The account then calculated the free estate, its division
Current profile77into thirds and Andrew's own third, but the figures have not been securely
Replacement profile77into thirds and Andrew's own third, but the figures have not been securely
Current profile78read.<ref name="Andrew1598" />
Replacement profile78read.<ref name="Andrew1598" />
Current profile79
Replacement profile79
Current profile80=== Distribution and land ===
Replacement profile80=== Distribution and land ===
Current profile81
Replacement profile81
Current profile82Andrew directed that, once his debts had been paid, one third of the free
Replacement profile82Andrew directed that, once his debts had been paid, one third of the free
Current profile83estate should go to Elizat and another third to Robert. His own third was to go
Replacement profile83estate should go to Elizat and another third to Robert. His own third was to go
Current profile84to a child if Elizat was pregnant by him. If she was not pregnant, that third
Replacement profile84to a child if Elizat was pregnant by him. If she was not pregnant, that third
Current profile85was to be divided equally among Robert, Marion, Janet and Isobel.<ref name="Andrew1598" />
Replacement profile85was to be divided equally among Robert, Marion, Janet and Isobel.<ref name="Andrew1598" />
Current profile86
Replacement profile86
Current profile87Andrew provided that Elizat was to “bruik his [word unclear] land quhill his
Replacement profile87Andrew provided that Elizat was to “bruik his [word unclear] land quhill his
Current profile88said Robart cum to aige”: she was to possess or enjoy the land until Robert
Replacement profile88said Robart cum to aige”: she was to possess or enjoy the land until Robert
Current profile89reached legal age. The unclear word before ''land'' is not supplied here. This
Replacement profile89reached legal age. The unclear word before ''land'' is not supplied here. This
Current profile90is direct evidence of intended succession within Andrew's household, but the
Replacement profile90is direct evidence of intended succession within Andrew's household, but the
Current profile91record does not say from whom Andrew obtained the land or whether his interest
Replacement profile91record does not say from whom Andrew obtained the land or whether his interest
Current profile92was heritable or tenanted.<ref name="Andrew1598" />
Replacement profile92was heritable or tenanted.<ref name="Andrew1598" />
Current profile93
Replacement profile93
Current profile94The will also allowed for the possibility that Elizat was pregnant: “incais his
Replacement profile94The will also allowed for the possibility that Elizat was pregnant: “incais his
Current profile95said spous be with bairne to him.” That conditional wording does not establish
Replacement profile95said spous be with bairne to him.” That conditional wording does not establish
Current profile96that another child was born. Andrew further directed that, if “Elizat his spous
Replacement profile96that another child was born. Andrew further directed that, if “Elizat his spous
Current profile97do not hir pairt to his said bairnis,” she was to be removed from the
Replacement profile97do not hir pairt to his said bairnis,” she was to be removed from the
Current profile98administration, protecting the children's interests.<ref name="Andrew1598" />
Replacement profile98administration, protecting the children's interests.<ref name="Andrew1598" />
Current profile99
Replacement profile99
Current profile100The closing clause records execution by a notary at Andrew's direction because
Replacement profile100The closing clause records execution by a notary at Andrew's direction because
Current profile101he could not write. The subsequent confirmation again names Elizat Stevinsoun
Replacement profile101he could not write. The subsequent confirmation again names Elizat Stevinsoun
Current profile102and Robert Glasgow. A further man, Johne Sandelandis, appears in the confirmation,
Replacement profile102and Robert Glasgow. A further man, Johne Sandelandis, appears in the confirmation,
Current profile103but the surviving reading does not establish a relationship to the family.<ref name="Andrew1598" />
Replacement profile103but the surviving reading does not establish a relationship to the family.<ref name="Andrew1598" />
Current profile104
Replacement profile104
Current profile105== Research Notes ==
Replacement profile105== Research Notes ==
Current profile106=== Calendar and locality ===
Replacement profile106=== Calendar and locality ===
Current profile107
Replacement profile107
Current profile108The manuscript year is 1597 in the Scottish record, while the confirmation was
Replacement profile108The manuscript year is 1597 in the Scottish record, while the confirmation was
Current profile109in July 1598. Andrew's death should therefore be recorded as 7 February
Replacement profile109in July 1598. Andrew's death should therefore be recorded as 7 February
Current profile1101597/8, not 10 July 1598. The readings “Corsoun” and “Calder Clair/Cleir”
Replacement profile1101597/8, not 10 July 1598. The readings “Corsoun” and “Calder Clair/Cleir”
Current profile111remain qualified until the handwriting is independently resolved.
Replacement profile111remain qualified until the handwriting is independently resolved.
Current profile112
Replacement profile112
Current profile113The place has been rendered both Corsoun and Corstoun in derivative work. It
Replacement profile113The place has been rendered both Corsoun and Corstoun in derivative work. It
Current profile114has not been safely equated with a modern settlement. The profile's structured
Replacement profile114has not been safely equated with a modern settlement. The profile's structured
Current profile115death place should reflect only the documented household locality, marked
Replacement profile115death place should reflect only the documented household locality, marked
Current profile116uncertain, rather than the unsupported Kirknewton value.
Replacement profile116uncertain, rather than the unsupported Kirknewton value.
Current profile117
Replacement profile117
Current profile118=== Corrected family reading ===
Replacement profile118=== Corrected family reading ===
Current profile119
Replacement profile119
Current profile120An earlier transcription identified a Jonet Anderson as Andrew's wife and Marion, James, Andrew and William as four children. Re-reading
Replacement profile120An earlier transcription identified a Jonet Anderson as Andrew's wife and Marion, James, Andrew and William as four children. Re-reading
Current profile121images 123–124 does not support that reconstruction. The secure relationships
Replacement profile121images 123–124 does not support that reconstruction. The secure relationships
Current profile122are Elizat Stevinsoun as wife; Robert as Andrew and Elizat's son; and Marion,
Replacement profile122are Elizat Stevinsoun as wife; Robert as Andrew and Elizat's son; and Marion,
Current profile123Janet and Isobel as Andrew's daughters. Profiles [[Glasgow-4006]] and
Replacement profile123Janet and Isobel as Andrew's daughters. Profiles [[Glasgow-4006]] and
Current profile124[[Glasgow-4007]] represent supposed sons Andrew and William from that reading;
Replacement profile124[[Glasgow-4007]] represent supposed sons Andrew and William from that reading;
Current profile125neither man is named as Andrew's child in the corrected testament. Their
Replacement profile125neither man is named as Andrew's child in the corrected testament. Their
Current profile126profiles should preserve the history of the mistake without treating it as
Replacement profile126profiles should preserve the history of the mistake without treating it as
Current profile127evidence that either person existed.
Replacement profile127evidence that either person existed.
Current profile128
Replacement profile128
Current profile129The current spouse should not be detached merely to leave an empty field before
Replacement profile129The current spouse should not be detached merely to leave an empty field before
Current profile130an evidenced Elizabeth profile is available, but the relationship is
Replacement profile130an evidenced Elizabeth profile is available, but the relationship is
Current profile131contradicted and must not be presented as proved. Robert, Marion, Janet and
Replacement profile131contradicted and must not be presented as proved. Robert, Marion, Janet and
Current profile132Isobel each require a new documentary profile. [[Glasgow-1156]],
Replacement profile132Isobel each require a new documentary profile. [[Glasgow-1156]],
Current profile133[[Glasgow-3062]], [[Glasgow-3917]], [[Glasgow-3183]] and [[Glasgow-3336]] were
Replacement profile133[[Glasgow-3062]], [[Glasgow-3917]], [[Glasgow-3183]] and [[Glasgow-3336]] were
Current profile134compared but do not have a direct Corsoun, Stevenson, sibling, property or
Replacement profile134compared but do not have a direct Corsoun, Stevenson, sibling, property or
Current profile135succession bridge. They must not be substituted merely from name, chronology
Replacement profile135succession bridge. They must not be substituted merely from name, chronology
Current profile136or regional compatibility.
Replacement profile136or regional compatibility.
Current profile137
Replacement profile137
Current profile138The currently attached [[Glasgow-991|James Glasgow]], [[Glasgow-1561|John
Replacement profile138The currently attached [[Glasgow-991|James Glasgow]], [[Glasgow-1561|John
Current profile139Glasgow]] and [[Glasgow-1028|David Glasgow]] are not named as sons in this
Replacement profile139Glasgow]] and [[Glasgow-1028|David Glasgow]] are not named as sons in this
Current profile140testament. They should remain uncertain unless another record independently
Replacement profile140testament. They should remain uncertain unless another record independently
Current profile141connects them to Andrew. The attached spouse is now the record-defined Elizat Stevinsoun (Elizabeth Stevenson). The earlier Jonet Anderson identification is retired.
Replacement profile141connects them to Andrew. The attached spouse is now the record-defined Elizat Stevinsoun (Elizabeth Stevenson). The earlier Jonet Anderson identification is retired.
Current profile142
Replacement profile142
Current profile143The earlier model reading of the 1577 testament's second child as ''Androw''
Replacement profile143The earlier model reading of the 1577 testament's second child as ''Androw''
Current profile144has been superseded by the accepted Marjory (''m[ar]iory'') reading, so no
Replacement profile144has been superseded by the accepted Marjory (''m[ar]iory'') reading, so no
Current profile145comparison with this Andrew profile arises from that record. The 1577 household
Replacement profile145comparison with this Andrew profile arises from that record. The 1577 household
Current profile146is associated with the place provisionally indexed as Hirmenschelis, while this
Replacement profile146is associated with the place provisionally indexed as Hirmenschelis, while this
Current profile147testament places Andrew at Corsoun; no record bridges the two households, and
Replacement profile147testament places Andrew at Corsoun; no record bridges the two households, and
Current profile148this profile is not the present match for any child of [[Glasgow-3181|John Glasgow]].
Replacement profile148this profile is not the present match for any child of [[Glasgow-3181|John Glasgow]].
Current profile149
Replacement profile149
Current profile150=== Parentage and next evidence ===
Replacement profile150=== Parentage and next evidence ===
Current profile151
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Current profile152No parent is named. [[Glasgow-1093|John Glasgow]] remains an uncertain working
Replacement profile152No parent is named. [[Glasgow-1093|John Glasgow]] remains an uncertain working
Current profile153father only; Andrew's evidence is in the rural Calder setting, whereas John's
Replacement profile153father only; Andrew's evidence is in the rural Calder setting, whereas John's
Current profile154proved family is concentrated in Glasgow burgh records. The highest-value next
Replacement profile154proved family is concentrated in Glasgow burgh records. The highest-value next
Current profile155search is the National Records of Scotland's Morton estate material:
Replacement profile155search is the National Records of Scotland's Morton estate material:
Current profile156GD150/696–757 (Barony of Caldercleir), GD150/2027–2060 (Midlothian rentals), and
Replacement profile156GD150/696–757 (Barony of Caldercleir), GD150/2027–2060 (Midlothian rentals), and
Current profile157GD150/320–493. An occupier succession naming Robert after Andrew could identify
Replacement profile157GD150/320–493. An occupier succession naming Robert after Andrew could identify
Current profile158The proved son and clarify the nature of the landholding.<ref>National Records
Replacement profile158The proved son and clarify the nature of the landholding.<ref>National Records
Current profile159of Scotland, [https://catalogue.nrscotland.gov.uk/nrsonlinecatalogue/details.aspx?reference=GD150
Replacement profile159of Scotland, [https://catalogue.nrscotland.gov.uk/nrsonlinecatalogue/details.aspx?reference=GD150
Current profile160GD150, Papers of the Earls of Morton], especially GD150/696–757,
Replacement profile160GD150, Papers of the Earls of Morton], especially GD150/696–757,
Current profile161GD150/2027–2060 and GD150/320–493.</ref>
Replacement profile161GD150/2027–2060 and GD150/320–493.</ref>
Current profile162
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Current profile163== Sources ==
Replacement profile163== Sources ==
Current profile164<references />
Replacement profile164<references />
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