Biography · Symington-724

William Symington

2 May 1620

Scotland

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The father relationship with William Symington is assessed as confident. 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.

Birth2 May 1620 · Scotland

DeathDate not established · England

LocalityScotland

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Parents 2✓ William Symington1587–20 July 1642Issobell (Glasgow) Symingtonc. 1597–date not established

Person and dates	Relationship	Current assessment	Why this relationship is shown
William Symington 1587–20 July 1642	father	Documented father	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. Supporting record · Father evidence and remaining questions
Issobell (Glasgow) Symington c. 1597–date 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 1Margaret Symington1620–date not established

Person and dates	Relationship	Current assessment	Why this relationship is shown
Margaret Symington 1620–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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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.

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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.
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Conclusion: Current conclusion

The father relationship with William Symington is assessed as confident. 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.

Original Markdown

The father relationship with [William Symington](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Symington-721) is assessed as **confident**. 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.

Assessment: Father relationship assessment — 28 September 2026

This is a review of existing evidence, not a newly discovered record. Attached father: William Symington. Assessment: confident.

Reason: 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.

Source summary: 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. 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: [William Symington](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Symington-721). Assessment: **confident**.

Reason: 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.

Source summary: 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. 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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