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[[Category:Glasgow Name Study]]

== Biography ==
'''Thomas Glasgow''' was born before about 1627, probably in Scotland. His
exact birth date, birthplace and parents have not been established. Edinburgh
is a reasonable uncertain location from his documented adult household there,
but not a recorded place of birth.

Thomas and '''[[Weir-3979|Catharine Weir]]''' were the parents of four children
recorded in Edinburgh:

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="padding: 5px; width:100%;"
|+ '''Children recorded at Edinburgh'''
|-
! style="background-color:#E1F0B4;" | Child
! style="background-color:#E1F0B4;" | Date
! style="background-color:#E1F0B4;" | Register reference
|-
| [[Glasgow-1160|Margaret Glasgow]] || 27 December 1644 || Edinburgh OPR 685/1, FR1323
|-
| [[Glasgow-1161|Elizabeth Glasgow]] || 1 July 1647 || Edinburgh OPR 685/1, FR1362
|-
| [[Glasgow-1162|Catharine Glasgow]] || 16 January 1649 || Edinburgh OPR 685/1, FR1400
|-
| [[Glasgow-1163|Jeane Glasgow]] || 8 March 1650 || Edinburgh OPR 685/1, FR1426
|}<ref name="Children">Edinburgh parish register index entries preserved on
The live profiles: Margaret Glasgow, 27 December 1644, Thomas Glasgow/Catharine
Weir, OPR 685/1, FR1323; Elizabeth Glasgow, 1 July 1647, OPR 685/1, FR1362;
Catharine Glasgow, 16 January 1649, OPR 685/1, FR1400; and Jeane Glasgow, 8
March 1650, OPR 685/1, FR1426.</ref>

The first child's date shows that Thomas and Catharine were together by
December 1644. The profile's 1644 marriage date is therefore an estimate, not
an identified marriage entry.

On 2 May 1660 Thomas was admitted as a burgess and guild brother of Edinburgh,
gratis.<ref name="Burgess1660">Charles B. Boog Watson, ed.,
[https://www.tradeshouselibrary.org/uploads/4/7/7/2/47723681/roll_of_edinburgh_burgesses_1406_to_1700.pdf#page=219
''Roll of Edinburgh Burgesses and Guild-Brethren, 1406–1700''] (Scottish Record
Society, 1929), printed p. 209: “Glasgow, Thos., B. and G., gratis”, 2 May
1660; see also Findmypast,
[https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=SCOT%2FBURGESS%2F1009527&tab=this
SCOT/BURGESS/1009527], captured 3 September 2026.</ref> The word “gratis” means
that the entry does not supply the usual apprenticeship- or marriage-right; it
does not identify Thomas's occupation or relatives.

Thomas's death date and place have not been identified. He was alive on 2 May
1660.<ref name="Burgess1660" />

== Research Notes ==
=== Current evidence assessment ===

==== Identification with the burgess ====
The 1660 burgess is probably this Thomas. The exact name, city and adult
chronology continue the Edinburgh household documented between 1644 and 1650.
The admission lacks a wife, trade or kinship statement, so the identification
should remain explicitly probable.

==== Parentage ====
Thomas is attached to [[Glasgow-1030|John Glasgow]] and [[Mathie-159|Jonet
Mathie]]. No birth or baptism record inspected for Thomas names those parents.
The child records and burgess admission establish his adult Edinburgh identity
but do not prove that attachment. Preserve the relationships as uncertain
working hypotheses unless direct evidence is found.

==== Thomas M.A. ====
[[Glasgow-3413|Thomas Glasgow M.A.]] graduated from the University of Edinburgh
on 20 March 1670.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/catalogueofgr10600univuoft/page/100/mode/2up
''A Catalogue of the Graduates in the Faculties of Arts, Divinity, and Law of
The University of Edinburgh''], printed p. 100.</ref> He is attached as a son
of this household, but the university entry supplies no father and shared
city/name evidence is insufficient. Keep that relationship uncertain.

Thomas's wife [[Weir-3979|Catharine Weir]] should not be confused with
[[Glasgow-1495|Catharine Glasgow]], wife of a Thomas Weir. The broader
same-name comparison is maintained at
[https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Thomas-1 Thomas Research].

* [https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Thomas-1 Thomas Research]
* His wife, [[Weir-3979|Catherine (Weir) Glasgow (abt.1625-)]] is not to be confused with [[Glasgow-1495|Catherine (Glasgow) Weir (bef.1584-)]]
== Sources ==
* MARGARET 27-12-1644 THOMAS GLASGOW/CATHARINE WEIR FR1323 (FR1323) Edinburgh 685/1 F
* ELIZABETH 01-07-1647 THOMAS GLASGOW/CATHARINE WEIR FR1362 (FR1362) Edinburgh 685/1 F
*    CATHARINE 16-01-1649 THOMAS GLASGOW/CATHARINE WEIR FR1400 (FR1400) Edinburgh 685/1 F
*  JEANE 08-03-1650 THOMAS GLASGOW/CATHARINE WEIR FR1426 (FR1426) Edinburgh 685/1 F
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Current profile4== Biography ==

Replacement profile4== Biography ==

Current profile5'''Thomas Glasgow''' was born before about 1627, probably in Scotland. His

Replacement profile5'''Thomas Glasgow''' was born before about 1627, probably in Scotland. His

Current profile6exact birth date, birthplace and parents have not been established. Edinburgh

Replacement profile6exact birth date, birthplace and parents have not been established. Edinburgh

Current profile7is a reasonable uncertain location from his documented adult household there,

Replacement profile7is a reasonable uncertain location from his documented adult household there,

Current profile8but not a recorded place of birth.

Replacement profile8but not a recorded place of birth.

Current profile9

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Current profile10Thomas and '''[[Weir-3979|Catharine Weir]]''' were the parents of four children

Replacement profile10Thomas and '''[[Weir-3979|Catharine Weir]]''' were the parents of four children

Current profile11recorded in Edinburgh:

Replacement profile11recorded in Edinburgh:

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Current profile13{| class="wikitable sortable" style="padding: 5px; width:100%;"

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Current profile14|+ '''Children recorded at Edinburgh'''

Replacement profile14|+ '''Children recorded at Edinburgh'''

Current profile15|-

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Current profile16! style="background-color:#E1F0B4;" | Child

Replacement profile16! style="background-color:#E1F0B4;" | Child

Current profile17! style="background-color:#E1F0B4;" | Date

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Current profile18! style="background-color:#E1F0B4;" | Register reference

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Current profile20| [[Glasgow-1160|Margaret Glasgow]] || 27 December 1644 || Edinburgh OPR 685/1, FR1323

Replacement profile20| [[Glasgow-1160|Margaret Glasgow]] || 27 December 1644 || Edinburgh OPR 685/1, FR1323

Current profile21|-

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Current profile22| [[Glasgow-1161|Elizabeth Glasgow]] || 1 July 1647 || Edinburgh OPR 685/1, FR1362

Replacement profile22| [[Glasgow-1161|Elizabeth Glasgow]] || 1 July 1647 || Edinburgh OPR 685/1, FR1362

Current profile23|-

Replacement profile23|-

Current profile24| [[Glasgow-1162|Catharine Glasgow]] || 16 January 1649 || Edinburgh OPR 685/1, FR1400

Replacement profile24| [[Glasgow-1162|Catharine Glasgow]] || 16 January 1649 || Edinburgh OPR 685/1, FR1400

Current profile25|-

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Current profile26| [[Glasgow-1163|Jeane Glasgow]] || 8 March 1650 || Edinburgh OPR 685/1, FR1426

Replacement profile26| [[Glasgow-1163|Jeane Glasgow]] || 8 March 1650 || Edinburgh OPR 685/1, FR1426

Current profile27|}<ref name="Children">Edinburgh parish register index entries preserved on

Replacement profile27|}<ref name="Children">Edinburgh parish register index entries preserved on

Current profile28The live profiles: Margaret Glasgow, 27 December 1644, Thomas Glasgow/Catharine

Replacement profile28The live profiles: Margaret Glasgow, 27 December 1644, Thomas Glasgow/Catharine

Current profile29Weir, OPR 685/1, FR1323; Elizabeth Glasgow, 1 July 1647, OPR 685/1, FR1362;

Replacement profile29Weir, OPR 685/1, FR1323; Elizabeth Glasgow, 1 July 1647, OPR 685/1, FR1362;

Current profile30Catharine Glasgow, 16 January 1649, OPR 685/1, FR1400; and Jeane Glasgow, 8

Replacement profile30Catharine Glasgow, 16 January 1649, OPR 685/1, FR1400; and Jeane Glasgow, 8

Current profile31March 1650, OPR 685/1, FR1426.</ref>

Replacement profile31March 1650, OPR 685/1, FR1426.</ref>

Current profile32

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Current profile33The first child's date shows that Thomas and Catharine were together by

Replacement profile33The first child's date shows that Thomas and Catharine were together by

Current profile34December 1644. The profile's 1644 marriage date is therefore an estimate, not

Replacement profile34December 1644. The profile's 1644 marriage date is therefore an estimate, not

Current profile35an identified marriage entry.

Replacement profile35an identified marriage entry.

Current profile36

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Current profile37On 2 May 1660 Thomas was admitted as a burgess and guild brother of Edinburgh,

Replacement profile37On 2 May 1660 Thomas was admitted as a burgess and guild brother of Edinburgh,

Current profile38gratis.<ref name="Burgess1660">Charles B. Boog Watson, ed.,

Replacement profile38gratis.<ref name="Burgess1660">Charles B. Boog Watson, ed.,

Current profile39[https://www.tradeshouselibrary.org/uploads/4/7/7/2/47723681/roll_of_edinburgh_burgesses_1406_to_1700.pdf#page=219

Replacement profile39[https://www.tradeshouselibrary.org/uploads/4/7/7/2/47723681/roll_of_edinburgh_burgesses_1406_to_1700.pdf#page=219

Current profile40''Roll of Edinburgh Burgesses and Guild-Brethren, 1406–1700''] (Scottish Record

Replacement profile40''Roll of Edinburgh Burgesses and Guild-Brethren, 1406–1700''] (Scottish Record

Current profile41Society, 1929), printed p. 209: “Glasgow, Thos., B. and G., gratis”, 2 May

Replacement profile41Society, 1929), printed p. 209: “Glasgow, Thos., B. and G., gratis”, 2 May

Current profile421660; see also Findmypast,

Replacement profile421660; see also Findmypast,

Current profile43[https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=SCOT%2FBURGESS%2F1009527&tab=this

Replacement profile43[https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=SCOT%2FBURGESS%2F1009527&tab=this

Current profile44SCOT/BURGESS/1009527], captured 3 September 2026.</ref> The word “gratis” means

Replacement profile44SCOT/BURGESS/1009527], captured 3 September 2026.</ref> The word “gratis” means

Current profile45that the entry does not supply the usual apprenticeship- or marriage-right; it

Replacement profile45that the entry does not supply the usual apprenticeship- or marriage-right; it

Current profile46does not identify Thomas's occupation or relatives.

Replacement profile46does not identify Thomas's occupation or relatives.

Current profile47

Replacement profile47

Current profile48Thomas's death date and place have not been identified. He was alive on 2 May

Replacement profile48Thomas's death date and place have not been identified. He was alive on 2 May

Current profile491660.<ref name="Burgess1660" />

Replacement profile491660.<ref name="Burgess1660" />

Current profile50

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Current profile51== Research Notes ==

Replacement profile51== Research Notes ==

Current profile52=== Current evidence assessment ===

Replacement profile52=== Current evidence assessment ===

Current profile53

Replacement profile53

Current profile54==== Identification with the burgess ====

Replacement profile54==== Identification with the burgess ====

Current profile55The 1660 burgess is probably this Thomas. The exact name, city and adult

Replacement profile55The 1660 burgess is probably this Thomas. The exact name, city and adult

Current profile56chronology continue the Edinburgh household documented between 1644 and 1650.

Replacement profile56chronology continue the Edinburgh household documented between 1644 and 1650.

Current profile57The admission lacks a wife, trade or kinship statement, so the identification

Replacement profile57The admission lacks a wife, trade or kinship statement, so the identification

Current profile58should remain explicitly probable.

Replacement profile58should remain explicitly probable.

Current profile59

Replacement profile59

Current profile60==== Parentage ====

Replacement profile60==== Parentage ====

Current profile61Thomas is attached to [[Glasgow-1030|John Glasgow]] and [[Mathie-159|Jonet

Replacement profile61Thomas is attached to [[Glasgow-1030|John Glasgow]] and [[Mathie-159|Jonet

Current profile62Mathie]]. No birth or baptism record inspected for Thomas names those parents.

Replacement profile62Mathie]]. No birth or baptism record inspected for Thomas names those parents.

Current profile63The child records and burgess admission establish his adult Edinburgh identity

Replacement profile63The child records and burgess admission establish his adult Edinburgh identity

Current profile64but do not prove that attachment. Preserve the relationships as uncertain

Replacement profile64but do not prove that attachment. Preserve the relationships as uncertain

Current profile65working hypotheses unless direct evidence is found.

Replacement profile65working hypotheses unless direct evidence is found.

Current profile66

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Current profile67==== Thomas M.A. ====

Replacement profile67==== Thomas M.A. ====

Current profile68[[Glasgow-3413|Thomas Glasgow M.A.]] graduated from the University of Edinburgh

Replacement profile68[[Glasgow-3413|Thomas Glasgow M.A.]] graduated from the University of Edinburgh

Current profile69on 20 March 1670.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/catalogueofgr10600univuoft/page/100/mode/2up

Replacement profile69on 20 March 1670.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/catalogueofgr10600univuoft/page/100/mode/2up

Current profile70''A Catalogue of the Graduates in the Faculties of Arts, Divinity, and Law of

Replacement profile70''A Catalogue of the Graduates in the Faculties of Arts, Divinity, and Law of

Current profile71The University of Edinburgh''], printed p. 100.</ref> He is attached as a son

Replacement profile71The University of Edinburgh''], printed p. 100.</ref> He is attached as a son

Current profile72of this household, but the university entry supplies no father and shared

Replacement profile72of this household, but the university entry supplies no father and shared

Current profile73city/name evidence is insufficient. Keep that relationship uncertain.

Replacement profile73city/name evidence is insufficient. Keep that relationship uncertain.

Current profile74

Replacement profile74

Current profile75Thomas's wife [[Weir-3979|Catharine Weir]] should not be confused with

Replacement profile75Thomas's wife [[Weir-3979|Catharine Weir]] should not be confused with

Current profile76[[Glasgow-1495|Catharine Glasgow]], wife of a Thomas Weir. The broader

Replacement profile76[[Glasgow-1495|Catharine Glasgow]], wife of a Thomas Weir. The broader

Current profile77same-name comparison is maintained at

Replacement profile77same-name comparison is maintained at

Current profile78[https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Thomas-1 Thomas Research].

Replacement profile78[https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Thomas-1 Thomas Research].

Current profile79

Replacement profile79

Current profile80* [https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Thomas-1 Thomas Research]

Replacement profile80* [https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Thomas-1 Thomas Research]

Current profile81* His wife, [[Weir-3979|Catherine (Weir) Glasgow (abt.1625-)]] is not to be confused with [[Glasgow-1495|Catherine (Glasgow) Weir (bef.1584-)]]

Replacement profile81* His wife, [[Weir-3979|Catherine (Weir) Glasgow (abt.1625-)]] is not to be confused with [[Glasgow-1495|Catherine (Glasgow) Weir (bef.1584-)]]

Current profile82== Sources ==

Replacement profile82== Sources ==

Current profile83* MARGARET 27-12-1644 THOMAS GLASGOW/CATHARINE WEIR FR1323 (FR1323) Edinburgh 685/1 F

Replacement profile83* MARGARET 27-12-1644 THOMAS GLASGOW/CATHARINE WEIR FR1323 (FR1323) Edinburgh 685/1 F

Current profile84* ELIZABETH 01-07-1647 THOMAS GLASGOW/CATHARINE WEIR FR1362 (FR1362) Edinburgh 685/1 F

Replacement profile84* ELIZABETH 01-07-1647 THOMAS GLASGOW/CATHARINE WEIR FR1362 (FR1362) Edinburgh 685/1 F

Current profile85* CATHARINE 16-01-1649 THOMAS GLASGOW/CATHARINE WEIR FR1400 (FR1400) Edinburgh 685/1 F

Replacement profile85* CATHARINE 16-01-1649 THOMAS GLASGOW/CATHARINE WEIR FR1400 (FR1400) Edinburgh 685/1 F

Current profile86* JEANE 08-03-1650 THOMAS GLASGOW/CATHARINE WEIR FR1426 (FR1426) Edinburgh 685/1 F

Replacement profile86* JEANE 08-03-1650 THOMAS GLASGOW/CATHARINE WEIR FR1426 (FR1426) Edinburgh 685/1 F

Current profile87<references />

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{{Estimated Date}}
[[Category:Glasgow Name Study]]

== Biography ==
'''Thomas Glasgow''' was born before about 1627, probably in Scotland. His
exact birth date, birthplace and parents have not been established. Edinburgh
is a reasonable uncertain location from his documented adult household there,
but not a recorded place of birth.

Thomas and '''[[Weir-3979|Catharine Weir]]''' were the parents of four children
recorded in Edinburgh:

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="padding: 5px; width:100%;"
|+ '''Children recorded at Edinburgh'''
|-
! style="background-color:#E1F0B4;" | Child
! style="background-color:#E1F0B4;" | Date
! style="background-color:#E1F0B4;" | Register reference
|-
| [[Glasgow-1160|Margaret Glasgow]] || 27 December 1644 || Edinburgh OPR 685/1, FR1323
|-
| [[Glasgow-1161|Elizabeth Glasgow]] || 1 July 1647 || Edinburgh OPR 685/1, FR1362
|-
| [[Glasgow-1162|Catharine Glasgow]] || 16 January 1649 || Edinburgh OPR 685/1, FR1400
|-
| [[Glasgow-1163|Jeane Glasgow]] || 8 March 1650 || Edinburgh OPR 685/1, FR1426
|}<ref name="Children">Edinburgh parish register index entries preserved on
The live profiles: Margaret Glasgow, 27 December 1644, Thomas Glasgow/Catharine
Weir, OPR 685/1, FR1323; Elizabeth Glasgow, 1 July 1647, OPR 685/1, FR1362;
Catharine Glasgow, 16 January 1649, OPR 685/1, FR1400; and Jeane Glasgow, 8
March 1650, OPR 685/1, FR1426.</ref>

The first child's date shows that Thomas and Catharine were together by
December 1644. The profile's 1644 marriage date is therefore an estimate, not
an identified marriage entry.

On 2 May 1660 Thomas was admitted as a burgess and guild brother of Edinburgh,
gratis.<ref name="Burgess1660">Charles B. Boog Watson, ed.,
[https://www.tradeshouselibrary.org/uploads/4/7/7/2/47723681/roll_of_edinburgh_burgesses_1406_to_1700.pdf#page=219
''Roll of Edinburgh Burgesses and Guild-Brethren, 1406–1700''] (Scottish Record
Society, 1929), printed p. 209: “Glasgow, Thos., B. and G., gratis”, 2 May
1660; see also Findmypast,
[https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=SCOT%2FBURGESS%2F1009527&tab=this
SCOT/BURGESS/1009527], captured 3 September 2026.</ref> The word “gratis” means
that the entry does not supply the usual apprenticeship- or marriage-right; it
does not identify Thomas's occupation or relatives.

Thomas's death date and place have not been identified. He was alive on 2 May
1660.<ref name="Burgess1660" />

== Research Notes ==
=== Current evidence assessment ===

==== Identification with the burgess ====
The 1660 burgess is probably this Thomas. The exact name, city and adult
chronology continue the Edinburgh household documented between 1644 and 1650.
The admission lacks a wife, trade or kinship statement, so the identification
should remain explicitly probable.

==== Parentage ====
Thomas is attached to [[Glasgow-1030|John Glasgow]] and [[Mathie-159|Jonet
Mathie]]. No birth or baptism record inspected for Thomas names those parents.
The child records and burgess admission establish his adult Edinburgh identity
but do not prove that attachment. Preserve the relationships as uncertain
working hypotheses unless direct evidence is found.

==== Thomas M.A. ====
[[Glasgow-3413|Thomas Glasgow M.A.]] graduated from the University of Edinburgh
on 20 March 1670.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/catalogueofgr10600univuoft/page/100/mode/2up
''A Catalogue of the Graduates in the Faculties of Arts, Divinity, and Law of
The University of Edinburgh''], printed p. 100.</ref> He is attached as a son
of this household, but the university entry supplies no father and shared
city/name evidence is insufficient. Keep that relationship uncertain.

Thomas's wife [[Weir-3979|Catharine Weir]] should not be confused with
[[Glasgow-1495|Catharine Glasgow]], wife of a Thomas Weir. The broader
same-name comparison is maintained at
[https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Thomas-1 Thomas Research].

* [https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Thomas-1 Thomas Research]
* His wife, [[Weir-3979|Catherine (Weir) Glasgow (abt.1625-)]] is not to be confused with [[Glasgow-1495|Catherine (Glasgow) Weir (bef.1584-)]]
== Sources ==
* MARGARET 27-12-1644 THOMAS GLASGOW/CATHARINE WEIR FR1323 (FR1323) Edinburgh 685/1 F
* ELIZABETH 01-07-1647 THOMAS GLASGOW/CATHARINE WEIR FR1362 (FR1362) Edinburgh 685/1 F
*    CATHARINE 16-01-1649 THOMAS GLASGOW/CATHARINE WEIR FR1400 (FR1400) Edinburgh 685/1 F
*  JEANE 08-03-1650 THOMAS GLASGOW/CATHARINE WEIR FR1426 (FR1426) Edinburgh 685/1 F
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