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Newspaper identity review 6 Oct 2026. Relationships: Glasgow-3003 daughter of Robertson-30564 → upgrade to confident; Glasgow-3000 daughter of Robertson-30564 → upgrade to confident Add sourced facts: Dead by Aug 1847 ('the late Robert Glasgow, Esq., of Montgreenan'); his son inherited Montgreenan in 1845.
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Current profile3=== Biography ===
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Current profile4=== Robert Glasgow (late Robertson) ===
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Current profile6'''Profile & Legacies Summary'''
Replacement profile6'''Profile & Legacies Summary'''
Current profile7*1775 - 27th Jan 1845*Robert Robertson, later known as Robert Glasgow, was the eldest son of Alexander Robertson of Gunsgreen House, Eyemouth. Initially titled "Esquire of Prenderguest," Robert was later designated "Esquire of Montgreenan" after inheriting the estates of his father-in-law, Dr. Robert Glasgow, in 1828<ref name="T71-892">T71/892, Counterclaim from Robert Glasgow Esq. and Anne his wife, withdrawn.</ref>. This inheritance included the Montgreenan estate in Ayrshire, Scotland, and the Mont Greenan and Sans Souci sugar plantations in St. Vincent<ref name="T71-1266">T71/1266, Marriage of Robert Robertson of Prenderguest to Anne Glasgow.</ref>. As per Dr. Glasgow's will, Robert changed his surname from Robertson to Glasgow<ref>Will of Robert Glasgow, 14/10/1828, Edinburgh Sheriff Court papers SC 6/44/4/1.</ref>.
Replacement profile7*1775 - 27th Jan 1845*Robert Robertson, later known as Robert Glasgow, was the eldest son of Alexander Robertson of Gunsgreen House, Eyemouth. Initially titled "Esquire of Prenderguest," Robert was later designated "Esquire of Montgreenan" after inheriting the estates of his father-in-law, Dr. Robert Glasgow, in 1828<ref name="T71-892">T71/892, Counterclaim from Robert Glasgow Esq. and Anne his wife, withdrawn.</ref>. This inheritance included the Montgreenan estate in Ayrshire, Scotland, and the Mont Greenan and Sans Souci sugar plantations in St. Vincent<ref name="T71-1266">T71/1266, Marriage of Robert Robertson of Prenderguest to Anne Glasgow.</ref>. As per Dr. Glasgow's will, Robert changed his surname from Robertson to Glasgow<ref>Will of Robert Glasgow, 14/10/1828, Edinburgh Sheriff Court papers SC 6/44/4/1.</ref>.
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Current profile9==== Education and Professional Life ====
Replacement profile9==== Education and Professional Life ====
Current profile10Robert Robertson graduated in Medicine from the University of Edinburgh in 1797 and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1802<ref>List of the Graduates in Medicine in the University of Edinburgh from MDCCV to MDCCCLXVI (Edinburgh, Neil & Co., 1867).</ref>. Despite his professional background as a physician, his wealth and prominence derived primarily from the Glasgow family estates and plantations.
Replacement profile10Robert Robertson graduated in Medicine from the University of Edinburgh in 1797 and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1802<ref>List of the Graduates in Medicine in the University of Edinburgh from MDCCV to MDCCCLXVI (Edinburgh, Neil & Co., 1867).</ref>. Despite his professional background as a physician, his wealth and prominence derived primarily from the Glasgow family estates and plantations.
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Current profile12==== Marriage and Family ====
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Current profile13In 1804, Robert married Anne Glasgow, the illegitimate daughter and sole heir of Dr. Robert Glasgow<ref name="T71-1266"/>. Together, they had four children:
Replacement profile13In 1804, Robert married Anne Glasgow, the illegitimate daughter and sole heir of Dr. Robert Glasgow<ref name="T71-1266"/>. Together, they had four children:
Current profile14* '''Robert (1811-1860):''' Heir, a J.P. and advocate<ref name=RobertGrave>{{FindAGrave | 146731548 | sameas=no }}.</ref>.
Replacement profile14* '''Robert (1811-1860):''' Heir, a J.P. and advocate<ref name=RobertGrave>{{FindAGrave | 146731548 | sameas=no }}.</ref>.
Current profile15* '''Philadelphia Jane.'''
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Current profile16* '''Anne.'''
Replacement profile16* '''Anne.'''
Current profile17* '''Charlotte Marie Cecilia (born 1827 in Rome):''' Charlotte’s baptism was recorded in Edinburgh on 20/07/1828<ref>GROS OPR Births 685/1 560 78.</ref>.
Replacement profile17* '''Charlotte Marie Cecilia (born 1827 in Rome):''' Charlotte’s baptism was recorded in Edinburgh on 20/07/1828<ref>GROS OPR Births 685/1 560 78.</ref>.
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Current profile19In 1841, Robert Glasgow was living at Holly Walk, Leamington Priors, with family members and several servants. His wife, Anne, was not listed in the census.<ref>1841 census online.</ref> Robert Glasgow died at Pau, France, in 1845, leaving behind an estate valued at £5,141, with arrears of £4,081 due from his father-in-law’s estate.<ref>Email from Dr. Anthony J Cooke (09/02/2011).</ref>.
Replacement profile19In 1841, Robert Glasgow was living at Holly Walk, Leamington Priors, with family members and several servants. His wife, Anne, was not listed in the census.<ref>1841 census online.</ref> Robert Glasgow died at Pau, France, in 1845, leaving behind an estate valued at £5,141, with arrears of £4,081 due from his father-in-law’s estate.<ref>Email from Dr. Anthony J Cooke (09/02/2011).</ref>.
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Current profile21==== Estates and Legacy ====
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Current profile22After inheriting Montgreenan and Sans Souci in 1828, Robert submitted claims for compensation under the Slave Compensation Act following the abolition of slavery in the British Empire. He was awarded:
Replacement profile22After inheriting Montgreenan and Sans Souci in 1828, Robert submitted claims for compensation under the Slave Compensation Act following the abolition of slavery in the British Empire. He was awarded:
Current profile23* '''£6,987 4s 0d for Mont Greenan''' in St. Vincent<ref name="T71-892"/>
Replacement profile23* '''£6,987 4s 0d for Mont Greenan''' in St. Vincent<ref name="T71-892"/>
Current profile24* '''£6,418 15s 6d for Sans Souci''' in St. Vincent<ref name="T71-1266"/>
Replacement profile24* '''£6,418 15s 6d for Sans Souci''' in St. Vincent<ref name="T71-1266"/>
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Current profile26==== Post-Abolition Challenges ====
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Current profile27Robert Glasgow, like many plantation owners, struggled to maintain profitability after the abolition of slavery. The Sans Souci estate had to diversify from sugar to crops like cocoa and bananas, although labor shortages persisted<ref>Anthony Cooke, 'An elite revisited: Glasgow West India merchants, 1783-1877', Journal of Scottish Historical Studies 32.2 2012 pp. 127-165.</ref>.
Replacement profile27Robert Glasgow, like many plantation owners, struggled to maintain profitability after the abolition of slavery. The Sans Souci estate had to diversify from sugar to crops like cocoa and bananas, although labor shortages persisted<ref>Anthony Cooke, 'An elite revisited: Glasgow West India merchants, 1783-1877', Journal of Scottish Historical Studies 32.2 2012 pp. 127-165.</ref>.
Current profile28=== Further Information ===
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Current profile29* '''Absentee:''' Yes
Replacement profile29* '''Absentee:''' Yes
Current profile30* '''British/Irish:''' Yes
Replacement profile30* '''British/Irish:''' Yes
Current profile31* '''Name in Compensation Records:''' Robert Robertson
Replacement profile31* '''Name in Compensation Records:''' Robert Robertson
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Current profile33==== Spouse ====
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Current profile34* Anne Glasgow
Replacement profile34* Anne Glasgow
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Current profile36==== Children ====
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Current profile37* Anne (1805-)
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Current profile38* Robert (1811-1860)<ref name=RobertGrave/>
Replacement profile38* Robert (1811-1860)<ref name=RobertGrave/>
Current profile39* Philadelphia Jane
Replacement profile39* Philadelphia Jane
Current profile40* Charlotte Marie Cecilia (1827-)
Replacement profile40* Charlotte Marie Cecilia (1827-)
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Current profile42==== Occupation ====
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Current profile43* Physician, plantation owner, landowner
Replacement profile43* Physician, plantation owner, landowner
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Current profile45==== Associated Claims ====
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Current profile46* '''St Vincent 466 (Mont Greenan):''' £6,987 4s 0d<ref name="T71-892"/>
Replacement profile46* '''St Vincent 466 (Mont Greenan):''' £6,987 4s 0d<ref name="T71-892"/>
Current profile47* '''St Vincent 481A-C (Sans Souci):''' £6,418 15s 6d<ref name="T71-1266"/>
Replacement profile47* '''St Vincent 481A-C (Sans Souci):''' £6,418 15s 6d<ref name="T71-1266"/>
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Current profile49==== Relationships ====
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Current profile50* '''Husband → Wife:''' Anne Glasgow late Robertson (née Glasgow)
Replacement profile50* '''Husband → Wife:''' Anne Glasgow late Robertson (née Glasgow)
Current profile51* '''Son-in-law → Father-in-law:''' Dr. Robert Glasgow
Replacement profile51* '''Son-in-law → Father-in-law:''' Dr. Robert Glasgow
Current profile52* '''Brother:''' George Home Robertson
Replacement profile52* '''Brother:''' George Home Robertson
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Current profile54==== Estates ====
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Current profile55* '''Montgreenan Estate:''' Ayrshire, Scotland. Inherited from Dr. Robert Glasgow in 1828.
Replacement profile55* '''Montgreenan Estate:''' Ayrshire, Scotland. Inherited from Dr. Robert Glasgow in 1828.
Current profile56* '''Sans Souci Estate:''' St. Vincent. Inherited in 1828, facing economic decline post-abolition.
Replacement profile56* '''Sans Souci Estate:''' St. Vincent. Inherited in 1828, facing economic decline post-abolition.
Current profile57* '''Gunsgreen House:''' Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Scotland. Inherited in 1804 from his father, Alexander Robertson.
Replacement profile57* '''Gunsgreen House:''' Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Scotland. Inherited in 1804 from his father, Alexander Robertson.
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Current profile59==Sources ==
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Current profile60<references />
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Current profile62* T71/892, Counterclaim from Robert Glasgow Esq. and Anne his wife, withdrawn.
Replacement profile63* T71/892, Counterclaim from Robert Glasgow Esq. and Anne his wife, withdrawn.
Current profile63* Will of Robert Glasgow, 14/10/1828, Edinburgh Sheriff Court papers SC 6/44/4/1.
Replacement profile64* Will of Robert Glasgow, 14/10/1828, Edinburgh Sheriff Court papers SC 6/44/4/1.
Current profile64* T71/1266, Marriage of Robert Robertson of Prenderguest to Anne Glasgow.
Replacement profile65* T71/1266, Marriage of Robert Robertson of Prenderguest to Anne Glasgow.
Current profile65* Cases Decided in the House of Lords: On Appeal from the Courts of Scotland 1836-37, Vol 2, pp. 333-34.
Replacement profile66* Cases Decided in the House of Lords: On Appeal from the Courts of Scotland 1836-37, Vol 2, pp. 333-34.
Current profile66* Email from Dr. Anthony J Cooke (09/02/2011).
Replacement profile67* Email from Dr. Anthony J Cooke (09/02/2011).
Current profile67* University of Edinburgh Historical Alumni Database, http://collections.ed.ac.uk/alumni/record/91089 [accessed 06/01/2016].
Replacement profile68* University of Edinburgh Historical Alumni Database, http://collections.ed.ac.uk/alumni/record/91089 [accessed 06/01/2016].
Current profile68* Burke's Landed Gentry (1837), Vol. I, p. 508.
Replacement profile69* Burke's Landed Gentry (1837), Vol. I, p. 508.
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Current profile71== Acknowledgments ==
Replacement profile72== Acknowledgments ==
Current profile72We are grateful to Derek Janes, Isla Tusk, and Anthony Cooke for their help with this entry.
Replacement profile73We are grateful to Derek Janes, Isla Tusk, and Anthony Cooke for their help with this entry.
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