Biography · Symington-721
William Symington
1587 – 20 July 1642
Douglas, Lanark, Scotland
Biography and research notes
The father relationship with John Symington Symington is assessed as uncertain. Father claim rests only on Roots Finder/FamilySearch user-tree material; no record or reliable compiled pedigree is cited.
Birth1587 · Douglas, Lanark, Scotland
Death20 July 1642 · Hardington, Somerset, England
LocalityDouglas, Lanark, Scotland
Family and relationships
How to read the evidence What “Documented”, “Probable”, “Possible” and “Unassessed tree link” mean.
Partner 1Issobell (Glasgow) Symingtonc. 1597–date not established
| Person and dates | Relationship | Current assessment | Why this relationship is shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Issobell (Glasgow) Symington c. 1597–date not established | spouse | Unassessed partner link | The family tree retains this link, but the available records have not been assessed as establishing this relationship. |
Children 2Margaret Symington1620–date not established✓ William Symington2 May 1620–date not established
| Person and dates | Relationship | Current assessment | Why this relationship is shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Symington 1620–date not established | daughter | Uncertain daughter link | Only a user-submitted IGI/FamilySearch tree entry with no source information supports Margaret's parentage. |
| William Symington 2 May 1620–date not established | son | Documented son | Edinburgh OPR baptism, 2 May 1620 (parish 685/1, ref 20/284), names Williame Symountoun and Issobell Glesgow as William's parents; cited in Glasgow-3336 biography. |
Parents 2John Symington of that IlkDates not establishedElizabeth Symington HamiltonDates not established
| Person and dates | Relationship | Current assessment | Why this relationship is shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Symington of that Ilk Dates not established | father | Uncertain father link | Father claim rests only on Roots Finder/FamilySearch user-tree material; no record or reliable compiled pedigree is cited. |
| Elizabeth Symington Hamilton 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. |
Life and records
Explore the dated recordsChronology, roles and locations
Historical chronology
Reviewed relationship source reference
Source cited by reviewed relationship
Records mentioning this personRecord detail
Edinburgh OPR baptism, 2 May 1620 (parish 685/1, ref 20/284), names Williame Symountoun and Issobell Glesgow as William's parents; cited in Glasgow-3336 biography.
Sources
Browse 1 source recordsReferences and source limitations
Reviewed relationship source reference
Reference recorded in reviewed assessment; consult the cited record
Edinburgh OPR baptism, 2 May 1620 (parish 685/1, ref 20/284), names Williame Symountoun and Issobell Glesgow as William's parents; cited in Glasgow-3336 biography.
Each entry is a separately identified record. Shared URLs may represent one transcription or search page containing more than one record; they are not independent confirmations.
Earlier notes and research toolsEarlier assessments, imports, comparisons and exports
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 Symington Symington is assessed as uncertain. Father claim rests only on Roots Finder/FamilySearch user-tree material; no record or reliable compiled pedigree is cited.
Original Markdown
The father relationship with [John Symington Symington](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Symington-723) is assessed as **uncertain**. Father claim rests only on Roots Finder/FamilySearch user-tree material; no record or reliable compiled pedigree is cited.
Assessment: Father relationship assessment — 28 September 2026
This is a review of existing evidence, not a newly discovered record. Attached father: John Symington Symington. Assessment: uncertain.
Reason: Father claim rests only on Roots Finder/FamilySearch user-tree material; no record or reliable compiled pedigree is cited.
Source summary: Father claim rests only on Roots Finder/FamilySearch user-tree material; no record or reliable compiled pedigree is cited. 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 Symington Symington](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Symington-723). Assessment: **uncertain**. Reason: Father claim rests only on Roots Finder/FamilySearch user-tree material; no record or reliable compiled pedigree is cited. Source summary: Father claim rests only on Roots Finder/FamilySearch user-tree material; no record or reliable compiled pedigree is cited. Saved on WikiTree and verified in the live edit form on 28 September 2026; only the father certainty and its explanation were updated.
Research data and downloads
Person data (JSON) · Family network
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