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William Glasgow, master of the brig William

Reviewed 4 October 2026. The possible identity with [[Glasgow-3324|William Glasgow of Larne]] remains on HOLD. The inspected advertisements fit the occupational suggestion already attached to that profile, but do not state family or personal residence.

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Biography

William Glasgow was master of the brig William in 1792. Notices advertised voyages from Belfast to Oporto and Bordeaux.^[1]^[2] A 1796 notice for the same vessel names Captain Glasgow, whose forename is unstated.^[3]

Research Notes

The possible identity with William Glasgow of Larne remains on HOLD. The inspected advertisements fit the occupational suggestion already attached to that profile, but do not state family or personal residence.

Sources

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[[Category:Glasgow Name Study]]
== Biography ==
William Glasgow was master of the brig ''William'' in 1792. Notices advertised voyages from Belfast to Oporto and Bordeaux.<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/image/72015499/ Northern Star, 28 July 1792, p.1].</ref><ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/image/72017846/ Northern Star, 12 December 1792, p.1].</ref> A 1796 notice for the same vessel names Captain Glasgow, whose forename is unstated.<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/image/61256880/ Northern Star, 7 January 1796, p.3].</ref>

== Research Notes ==
The possible identity with [[Glasgow-3324|William Glasgow of Larne]] remains on HOLD. The inspected advertisements fit the occupational suggestion already attached to that profile, but do not state family or personal residence.

== Sources ==
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Public account: /research/subjects/william-glasgow-irish-newspapers/#captain-william