Biography · Spreul-26

Robert Spreul

c. 1500 – 1555

Dunbartonshire, Scotland

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Biography and research notes

The father relationship with John Spreule is assessed as uncertain. Robert's profile says he and the vicar were 'likely' younger sons of John of Cowdin; no cited source names their father.

Birthc. 1500 · Dunbartonshire, Scotland

Death1555

LocalityDunbartonshire, Scotland

Family and relationships

How to read the evidence What “Documented”, “Probable”, “Possible” and “Unassessed tree link” mean.

Children 2Reverend John Spreull Spreulc. 1510–date not establishedJonet (Spreull) Glasgowbefore 1516–after 1575

Person and dates	Relationship	Current assessment	Why this relationship is shown
Reverend John Spreull Spreul c. 1510–date not established	son	Strongly supported son	Metcalfe p.104 explicitly calls heir John the nephew of the Dundonald vicar and son of the vicar's brother Robert, burgess of Glasgow. Father evidence and remaining questions
Jonet (Spreull) Glasgow before 1516–after 1575	child	Unassessed child link	The family tree retains this link, but the available records have not been assessed as establishing this relationship.

Parents 2John Spreule of CowdinDates not establishedElizabeth SempleDates not established

Person and dates	Relationship	Current assessment	Why this relationship is shown
John Spreule of Cowdin Dates not established	father	Uncertain father link	Robert's profile says he and the vicar were 'likely' younger sons of John of Cowdin; no cited source names their father. Father evidence and remaining questions
Elizabeth Semple Dates not established	mother	Unassessed mother link	The family tree retains this link, but the available records have not been assessed as establishing this relationship.

Collateral relatives 1John Spreule of Ladymuirc. 1500–date not established

Person and dates	Relationship	Current assessment	Why this relationship is shown
John Spreule of Ladymuir c. 1500–date not established	sibling	Unassessed sibling link	The family tree retains this link, but the available records have not been assessed as establishing this relationship.

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This material is retained for audit and future research. It is not a second current conclusion. Imported values, automated comparisons and raw exports do not override the reviewed presentation above.

Research notes and earlier assessments

Conclusion: Current conclusion

The father relationship with John Spreule is assessed as uncertain. Robert's profile says he and the vicar were 'likely' younger sons of John of Cowdin; no cited source names their father.

Original Markdown

The father relationship with [John Spreule](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Spreule-2) is assessed as **uncertain**. Robert's profile says he and the vicar were 'likely' younger sons of John of Cowdin; no cited source names their father.

Assessment: Father relationship assessment — 28 September 2026

This is a review of existing evidence, not a newly discovered record. Attached father: John Spreule. Assessment: uncertain.

Reason: Robert's profile says he and the vicar were 'likely' younger sons of John of Cowdin; no cited source names their father.

Source summary: Robert's profile says he and the vicar were 'likely' younger sons of John of Cowdin; no cited source names their father. Saved on WikiTree and verified in the live edit form on 28 September 2026; only the father certainty and its explanation were updated.

Original Markdown

This is a review of existing evidence, not a newly discovered record. Attached father: [John Spreule](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Spreule-2). Assessment: **uncertain**.

Reason: Robert's profile says he and the vicar were 'likely' younger sons of John of Cowdin; no cited source names their father.

Source summary: Robert's profile says he and the vicar were 'likely' younger sons of John of Cowdin; no cited source names their father. Saved on WikiTree and verified in the live edit form on 28 September 2026; only the father certainty and its explanation were updated.

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Person data (JSON) · Family network

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