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Larne & Kilwaughter audit 6 Oct 2026. Birth about 1690 to 1712 (1680 is an unsourced placeholder); death 1742 as given in the 1817 pleading.
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Current profile3'''Rachel Wilson''' was the wife of '''[[Glasgow-1143|Robert Glasgow]]''' of Kilwaughter Parish, County Antrim, Ireland.
Replacement profile3'''Rachel Wilson''' was the wife of '''[[Glasgow-1143|Robert Glasgow]]''' of Kilwaughter Parish, County Antrim, Ireland.
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Current profile5Her birth date has not been established. Earlier estimates placing her birth about 1680 are unsupported by the presently identified records and appear too early for the documented chronology of her marriage and children.
Replacement profile5Her birth date has not been established. Earlier estimates placing her birth about 1680 are unsupported by the presently identified records and appear too early for the documented chronology of her marriage and children.
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Current profile7Rachel's maiden surname and marriage are directly supported by an Irish Registry of Deeds memorial. Memorial '''74015''', dated '''13 February 1738''', identifies '''Rachel, formerly Wilson''', as the wife of Robert Glasgow and names her as one of the lives associated with Robert's lease at Ballykeel in Kilwaughter Parish.<ref name="Mem74015">Registry of Deeds, Ireland, memorial 74015, dated 13 February 1738, recorded in volume 105, page 301; transcription consulted. Original memorial not yet inspected.</ref>
Replacement profile7Rachel's maiden surname and marriage are directly supported by an Irish Registry of Deeds memorial. Memorial '''74015''', dated '''13 February 1738''', identifies '''Rachel, formerly Wilson''', as the wife of Robert Glasgow and names her as one of the lives associated with Robert's lease at Ballykeel in Kilwaughter Parish.<ref name="Mem74015">Registry of Deeds, Ireland, memorial 74015, dated 13 February 1738, recorded in volume 105, page 301; transcription consulted. Original memorial not yet inspected.</ref>
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Current profile9An independent South Carolina equity proceeding concerning the estate of Rachel's brother '''Archibald Wilson''' provides detailed evidence of her birth family and descendants. The complaint states that Archibald Wilson of Ireland died intestate about 1792 and that his heirs were the descendants of his six sisters: '''Jane, Margaret, Rachel, Anne, Elizabeth, and Susanna'''.<ref name="Equity">Washington District, South Carolina, Court of Equity proceedings concerning the estate of Archibald Wilson, 1817–1819; transcription from the papers of Robert Glasgow, archived at https://web.archive.org/web/20101124220018id_/http://lifesweaving.com/Glasgow/Paper_Complaint.html. Original equity file not yet inspected.</ref>
Replacement profile9An independent South Carolina equity proceeding concerning the estate of Rachel's brother '''Archibald Wilson''' provides detailed evidence of her birth family and descendants. The complaint states that Archibald Wilson of Ireland died intestate about 1792 and that his heirs were the descendants of his six sisters: '''Jane, Margaret, Rachel, Anne, Elizabeth, and Susanna'''.<ref name="Equity">Washington District, South Carolina, Court of Equity proceedings concerning the estate of Archibald Wilson, 1817–1819; transcription from the papers of Robert Glasgow, archived at https://web.archive.org/web/20101124220018id_/http://lifesweaving.com/Glasgow/Paper_Complaint.html. Original equity file not yet inspected.</ref>
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Current profile11The complaint expressly states that '''Rachel Glasgow was one of Archibald Wilson's sisters''' and that she died intestate in '''1742'''. It further states that Rachel left two children:<ref name="Equity"/>
Replacement profile11The complaint expressly states that '''Rachel Glasgow was one of Archibald Wilson's sisters''' and that she died intestate in '''1742'''. It further states that Rachel left two children:<ref name="Equity"/>
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Current profile13* '''[[Glasgow-1144|James Glasgow]]'''; and
Replacement profile13* '''[[Glasgow-1144|James Glasgow]]'''; and
Current profile14* '''[[Glasgow-1500|Ann Glasgow]]''', who married '''[[Shannon-4518|Hugh Shannon]]''' of Ireland.
Replacement profile14* '''[[Glasgow-1500|Ann Glasgow]]''', who married '''[[Shannon-4518|Hugh Shannon]]''' of Ireland.
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Current profile16The same proceeding states that both James and Ann survived their mother but predeceased their uncle Archibald Wilson.<ref name="Equity"/>
Replacement profile16The same proceeding states that both James and Ann survived their mother but predeceased their uncle Archibald Wilson.<ref name="Equity"/>
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Current profile18James later went to America. The equity complaint identifies his widow as Mary and names his children as Robert, John, Margaret, Archibald, Wilson, and Rachel. Ann remained associated with Ireland and married Hugh Shannon.<ref name="Equity"/>
Replacement profile18James later went to America. The equity complaint identifies his widow as Mary and names his children as Robert, John, Margaret, Archibald, Wilson, and Rachel. Ann remained associated with Ireland and married Hugh Shannon.<ref name="Equity"/>
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Current profile20The relationship evidence is strengthened by the sworn answer of Rachel's grandson '''Robert Glasgow'''. In that answer, Robert independently identified Rachel as his '''paternal grandmother''', James Glasgow as his father, and Ann Glasgow as his father's sister. He also confirmed Ann's marriage to Hugh Shannon.<ref name="Equity"/>
Replacement profile20The relationship evidence is strengthened by the sworn answer of Rachel's grandson '''Robert Glasgow'''. In that answer, Robert independently identified Rachel as his '''paternal grandmother''', James Glasgow as his father, and Ann Glasgow as his father's sister. He also confirmed Ann's marriage to Hugh Shannon.<ref name="Equity"/>
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Current profile22Rachel therefore died in '''1742''', leaving a documented line through her children James Glasgow and Ann Glasgow Shannon.
Replacement profile22Rachel therefore died in '''1742''', leaving a documented line through her children James Glasgow and Ann Glasgow Shannon.
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Current profile24== Research Notes ==
Replacement profile24== Research Notes ==
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Current profile26=== Birth date ===
Replacement profile25=== Birth date ===
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Current profile28Rachel's date of birth is unknown.
Replacement profile27Rachel's date of birth is unknown.
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Current profile30A previously used estimate of '''about 1680''' is not supported by the records presently identified. It is also difficult to reconcile with the known family chronology.
Replacement profile29A previously used estimate of '''about 1680''' is not supported by the records presently identified. It is also difficult to reconcile with the known family chronology.
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Current profile32A compiled Kilwaughter family timeline reports that Robert Glasgow and Rachel Willson married in 1729 and records children beginning in 1731. If that chronology is correct, Rachel was probably born considerably later than 1680. No precise replacement birth year should be treated as proven without an original baptismal or other contemporary record.
Replacement profile31A compiled Kilwaughter family timeline reports that Robert Glasgow and Rachel Willson married in 1729 and records children beginning in 1731. If that chronology is correct, Rachel was probably born considerably later than 1680. No precise replacement birth year should be treated as proven without an original baptismal or other contemporary record.
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Current profile34=== Maiden name ===
Replacement profile33=== Maiden name ===
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Current profile36Rachel's maiden surname is directly supported by Registry of Deeds memorial 74015, which identifies her as '''Rachel, formerly Wilson''', wife of Robert Glasgow.<ref name="Mem74015"/>
Replacement profile35Rachel's maiden surname is directly supported by Registry of Deeds memorial 74015, which identifies her as '''Rachel, formerly Wilson''', wife of Robert Glasgow.<ref name="Mem74015"/>
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Current profile38The surname appears in secondary material in both the forms '''Wilson''' and '''Willson'''. The deed transcription supports Wilson as an appropriate standardised surname, while variant spellings should be retained in research notes where relevant.
Replacement profile37The surname appears in secondary material in both the forms '''Wilson''' and '''Willson'''. The deed transcription supports Wilson as an appropriate standardised surname, while variant spellings should be retained in research notes where relevant.
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Current profile40=== Husband ===
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Current profile42Rachel's identification as the wife of '''Robert Glasgow''' is strongly supported rather than merely inferred.
Replacement profile41Rachel's identification as the wife of '''Robert Glasgow''' is strongly supported rather than merely inferred.
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Current profile44Registry memorial 74015 directly names Rachel, formerly Wilson, as Robert Glasgow's wife in February 1738.<ref name="Mem74015"/>
Replacement profile43Registry memorial 74015 directly names Rachel, formerly Wilson, as Robert Glasgow's wife in February 1738.<ref name="Mem74015"/>
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Current profile46This evidence substantially strengthens the earlier reconstruction based on Presbyterian and family timeline material.
Replacement profile45This evidence substantially strengthens the earlier reconstruction based on Presbyterian and family timeline material.
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Current profile48=== Children ===
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Current profile50The 1817 equity complaint states directly that Rachel died in 1742 leaving '''two children, James and Ann'''.<ref name="Equity"/>
Replacement profile49The 1817 equity complaint states directly that Rachel died in 1742 leaving '''two children, James and Ann'''.<ref name="Equity"/>
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Current profile52Robert Glasgow's sworn answer independently supports this structure by identifying:
Replacement profile51Robert Glasgow's sworn answer independently supports this structure by identifying:
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Current profile54* Rachel as his paternal grandmother;
Replacement profile53* Rachel as his paternal grandmother;
Current profile55* James Glasgow as his father; and
Replacement profile54* James Glasgow as his father; and
Current profile56* Ann Glasgow as his father's sister.<ref name="Equity"/>
Replacement profile55* Ann Glasgow as his father's sister.<ref name="Equity"/>
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Current profile58The evidence for Rachel as mother of James and Ann is therefore strong and based on direct statements made in an inheritance proceeding.
Replacement profile57The evidence for Rachel as mother of James and Ann is therefore strong and based on direct statements made in an inheritance proceeding.
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Current profile60The evidence that Robert Glasgow was their father is slightly different in character. The deed proves that Rachel was Robert's wife in 1738, while the equity proceedings prove that Rachel was the mother of James and Ann. On the transcriptions presently inspected, neither source explicitly states in a single sentence that Robert was the father of James and Ann.
Replacement profile59The evidence that Robert Glasgow was their father is slightly different in character. The deed proves that Rachel was Robert's wife in 1738, while the equity proceedings prove that Rachel was the mother of James and Ann. On the transcriptions presently inspected, neither source explicitly states in a single sentence that Robert was the father of James and Ann.
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Current profile62Their parentage by Robert is therefore '''strongly probable from combined evidence''', but an original baptism, settlement, lease succession, testament, or explicit statement in the original equity file would provide the cleanest direct proof.
Replacement profile61Their parentage by Robert is therefore '''strongly probable from combined evidence''', but an original baptism, settlement, lease succession, testament, or explicit statement in the original equity file would provide the cleanest direct proof.
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Current profile64=== Possible daughter Rachel ===
Replacement profile63=== Possible daughter Rachel ===
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Current profile66A compiled Kilwaughter timeline records the baptism in 1738 of a '''Rachel Glasgow''', daughter of Robert Glasgow and Rachel Wilson.
Replacement profile65A compiled Kilwaughter timeline records the baptism in 1738 of a '''Rachel Glasgow''', daughter of Robert Glasgow and Rachel Wilson.
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Current profile68This creates an apparent conflict with the 1817 equity complaint, which states that Rachel died in 1742 leaving only '''James and Ann'''. If the 1738 baptism is correctly attributed to this couple, the younger Rachel may have died before her mother, or another explanation may exist.
Replacement profile67This creates an apparent conflict with the 1817 equity complaint, which states that Rachel died in 1742 leaving only '''James and Ann'''. If the 1738 baptism is correctly attributed to this couple, the younger Rachel may have died before her mother, or another explanation may exist.
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Current profile70The equity evidence should not be overridden by the later family compilation. The original baptismal and burial records should be checked before attaching the younger Rachel as a surviving child.
Replacement profile69The equity evidence should not be overridden by the later family compilation. The original baptismal and burial records should be checked before attaching the younger Rachel as a surviving child.
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Current profile72=== Death ===
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Current profile74Rachel's death in '''1742''' is directly stated in the equity complaint concerning Archibald Wilson's estate.<ref name="Equity"/>
Replacement profile73Rachel's death in '''1742''' is directly stated in the equity complaint concerning Archibald Wilson's estate.<ref name="Equity"/>
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Current profile76The complaint further says she died '''intestate''' and before her brother Archibald.
Replacement profile75The complaint further says she died '''intestate''' and before her brother Archibald.
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Current profile78No reliable cause of death has been established. Suggestions in later family research that Rachel may have died in childbirth or during the sickness following the Great Frost are speculation and should not be entered as fact.
Replacement profile77No reliable cause of death has been established. Suggestions in later family research that Rachel may have died in childbirth or during the sickness following the Great Frost are speculation and should not be entered as fact.
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Current profile80=== Evidence assessment ===
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Current profile82The present documentary chain is:
Replacement profile81The present documentary chain is:
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Current profile84# Registry of Deeds memorial 74015 directly identifies Rachel Wilson as the wife of Robert Glasgow in Kilwaughter in 1738.
Replacement profile83# Registry of Deeds memorial 74015 directly identifies Rachel Wilson as the wife of Robert Glasgow in Kilwaughter in 1738.
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Current profile86# The 1817 equity complaint directly identifies Rachel Glasgow as a sister of Archibald Wilson, states that she died in 1742, and names James and Ann as her children.
Replacement profile85# The 1817 equity complaint directly identifies Rachel Glasgow as a sister of Archibald Wilson, states that she died in 1742, and names James and Ann as her children.
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Current profile88# Robert Glasgow's sworn answer independently identifies Rachel as his paternal grandmother, James as his father, and Ann as his father's sister.
Replacement profile87# Robert Glasgow's sworn answer independently identifies Rachel as his paternal grandmother, James as his father, and Ann as his father's sister.
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Current profile90These records are independent and concordant and provide strong evidence for Rachel's identity and immediate family.
Replacement profile89These records are independent and concordant and provide strong evidence for Rachel's identity and immediate family.
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Current profile92The available material consists of transcriptions. Images of Registry memorial 74015 and the original South Carolina equity file should still be obtained before treating the transcribed wording as proof-standard.
Replacement profile91The available material consists of transcriptions. Images of Registry memorial 74015 and the original South Carolina equity file should still be obtained before treating the transcribed wording as proof-standard.
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Current profile94== Sources ==
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Current profile96<references />
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Current profile98* '''Registry of Deeds, Ireland''', memorial 74015, dated 13 February 1738, volume 105, page 301. Transcription identifies Rachel, formerly Wilson, as wife of Robert Glasgow and as a named life in his Ballykeel lease.
Replacement profile96* '''Registry of Deeds, Ireland''', memorial 74015, dated 13 February 1738, volume 105, page 301. Transcription identifies Rachel, formerly Wilson, as wife of Robert Glasgow and as a named life in his Ballykeel lease.
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Current profile100* '''Washington District, South Carolina, Court of Equity''', proceedings concerning the estate of Archibald Wilson, 1817–1819. Complaint and sworn answer transcriptions. Archived complaint: https://web.archive.org/web/20101124220018id_/http://lifesweaving.com/Glasgow/Paper_Complaint.html
Replacement profile98* '''Washington District, South Carolina, Court of Equity''', proceedings concerning the estate of Archibald Wilson, 1817–1819. Complaint and sworn answer transcriptions. Archived complaint: https://web.archive.org/web/20101124220018id_/http://lifesweaving.com/Glasgow/Paper_Complaint.html
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Current profile102* Glasgow, Donna Jean. "Kilwaughter Timeline." ''GLASGOWS from Kilwaughter Parish and Larne''. Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20101124184247/http://lifesweaving.com/Glasgow/Kilwaughter/Timeline.html
Replacement profile100* Glasgow, Donna Jean. "Kilwaughter Timeline." ''GLASGOWS from Kilwaughter Parish and Larne''. Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20101124184247/http://lifesweaving.com/Glasgow/Kilwaughter/Timeline.html
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