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Reviewed newspaper notices
7 distinct notices from 15 retained pages, earliest first. Reprints of the same notice are merged; 15 pages have saved inline excerpts. Open a notice for its clipping, reading and profile assessment.
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7 distinct notices · 15 retained pages
1796Verified surname passageshipping arrivalPossible match
Captain Glasgow
Petersburg (port of return)b. by c. 1778 adult estimate
Brig William returned from Petersburg with hemp and flax.
Birth estimate / source
Adult role: captain of brig William in 1796; age unstated; estimate assumes the role holder was at least 18.
Occupation / trade
Published 1796-01-07 · Northern Star · p. 3
Provider date: 7 January 1796; the notice itself reads Belfast, 11 January 1796. Exact publication date unresolved; issue heading outside this crop. Original page-1 masthead reads: No. 420. From Thursday, January 7, to Monday, January 11, 1796. The indexed issue date is the beginning of that printed range; the later advertisement date lies within it. Preserve the printed range without inferring a separate issue day. Source reference: Northern Star · 1796-01-07 · p. 3. Open for full size; inspect the original page for context.Additional excerpts from this issue — 1Original issue masthead, reached with the visible page picker; source link targets the masthead page. Range preserved as printed. Original excerpt page ↗
What the notice says
Captain Glasgow of brig William returned from Petersburg with hemp and flax.
Evidence and identity limits
Surname is the captain’s name; William is the vessel. Captain forename unstated; continuity with the named 1792 master is probable, not proved. Original page-1 masthead reads: No. 420. From Thursday, January 7, to Monday, January 11, 1796. The indexed issue date is the beginning of that printed range; the later advertisement date lies within it. Preserve the printed range without inferring a separate issue day. Identity review (6 October 2026): Northern Star 7–11 Jan 1796: Captain Glasgow of the brig William returned from Petersburg with hemp and flax. Same captain cluster, continuing to 1796.
[b. c. 1763; d. c. 1816] · master of the brig WilliamWhy this candidate?
Captain surname only; William is the vessel. Continuity with the separately named master Wm. Glasgow of the Belfast brig William is probable (same brig, Belfast base, same trades). Profile assignment: Glasgow-3324 is possible only, as argued in group 72014483.
1796Verified surname passageshipping arrivalPrinted in 2 issuesPossible match
Glasgow
Place not statedb. by c. 1778 adult estimate
Captain of the brig William, arrived from Petersburg with hemp, flax and codilla for M’Crackens & Co.
Birth estimate / source
Captain role establishes adult status; assuming age 18+ by 1796, age unstated.
Occupation / trade
Published 1796-01-11 – 1796-01-14 · The Northern Star · p. 1
User-supplied excerpt. The crop does not preserve its issue heading; the linked issue contains this notice. Source reference: The Northern Star · 1796-01-11 · p. 1. Open for full size; inspect the original page for context.
What the notice says
Brig William, Captain Glasgow, arrived from Petersburg with clean hemp, twelve head of flax and codilla for M’Crackens & Co.
Evidence and identity limits
Original inspected. Captain’s first name is not stated. Continuity with the 1792 master is probable, not proved. Identity review (6 October 2026): Northern Star 11–14 Jan 1796: brig William, Captain Glasgow, from Petersburg with hemp, flax and codilla for M'Crackens & Co. Same captain cluster.
[b. c. 1763; d. c. 1816] · master of the brig WilliamWhy this candidate?
Captain surname only; William is the vessel. Continuity with the separately named master Wm. Glasgow of the Belfast brig William is probable (same brig, Belfast base, same trades). Profile assignment: Glasgow-3324 is possible only, as argued in group 72014483.
1796Verified surname passageshipping / commercial noticePrinted in 4 issuesPossible match
Glasgow (captain; forename unstated)
Unknownb. by c. 1778 adult estimate
Captain of the William, which brought red port wine of the 1790 vintage direct from Oporto; notice dated Belfast, 8 July 1796.
Birth estimate / source
Age is not printed; inferred only as an adult lower bound from the stated professional role (ship captain), assuming age 18 or older by the 1796 issue year.
Occupation / trade
Published 1796-07-04 – 1796-07-15 · The Northern Star · p. 3
Faithful bounded original source passage, visually checked 5 October 2026; long-s typography normalized to Glasgow in the reading. Issue heading outside crop; provider issue metadata retained. Original page-1 masthead reads: No. 471. From Monday, July 4, to Friday, July 9, 1796. The indexed issue date is the beginning of that printed range; the later advertisement date lies within it. Preserve the printed range without inferring a separate issue day. Source reference: The Northern Star · 1796-07-04 · p. 3. Open for full size; inspect the original page for context.Additional excerpts from this issue — 1Original issue masthead, reached with the visible page picker; source link targets the masthead page. Range preserved as printed. Original excerpt page ↗
What the notice says
Alex. Hill & Co. advertise red port wine of the vintage 1790 received per the William, Captain Glasgow, direct from Oporto; notice dated Belfast, 8 July 1796.
Evidence and identity limits
Vessel William and Captain Glasgow are distinct. These cargo notices give only the captain surname; continuity with the separately named 1792 master is probable, not proved. Repeated advertisements do not establish repeated voyages or arrival dates. Trade ports and merchant addresses are not personal residence or family evidence. Original page-1 masthead reads: No. 471. From Monday, July 4, to Friday, July 9, 1796. The indexed issue date is the beginning of that printed range; the later advertisement date lies within it. Preserve the printed range without inferring a separate issue day. Identity review (6 October 2026): Northern Star 4–15 Jul 1796: Alex. Hill & Co. port wine per the William, Captain Glasgow, direct from Oporto. Same captain cluster.
[b. c. 1763; d. c. 1816] · master of the vessel WilliamWhy this candidate?
Captain surname only; William is the vessel. Continuity with the separately named master Wm. Glasgow of the Belfast brig William is probable (same brig, Belfast base, same trades). Profile assignment: Glasgow-3324 is possible only, as argued in group 72014483.
1796Verified surname passagegoods advertisementPrinted in 4 issuesPossible match
Captain Glasgow
Oporto to Lisburn (goods route)b. by c. 1778 adult estimate
Luke Teeling advertised red port received per the William, Captain Glasgow, from Oporto; notice dated at Lisburn, 11 July 1796.
Birth estimate / source
Adult role: master of brig William in 1796; age unstated; estimate assumes the role holder was at least 18.
Luke Teeling
Lisburn (advertisement location)Birth unknown
Advertised red port received per the William, Captain Glasgow, from Oporto.
Occupation / trade
Published 1796-07-08 – 1796-11-14 · The Northern Star · p. 3
Faithful bounded original source passage, visually checked 5 October 2026; long-s typography normalized to Glasgow in the reading. Issue heading outside crop; provider issue metadata retained. Source reference: The Northern Star · 1796-07-08 · p. 3. Open for full size; inspect the original page for context.
What the notice says
Luke Teeling advertises red port in pipes received per the William, Captain Glasgow, from Oporto; notice dated Lisburn, 11 July 1796.
Evidence and identity limits
Vessel William and Captain Glasgow are distinct. These cargo notices give only the captain surname; continuity with the separately named 1792 master is probable, not proved. Repeated advertisements do not establish repeated voyages or arrival dates. Trade ports and merchant addresses are not personal residence or family evidence. The dateline is visible in the complete reprints; the 29 August bounded crop stops before it. The 8 July provider issue date precedes this notice date; its masthead range has not been separately checked. Identity review (6 October 2026): Northern Star Jul–Nov 1796: Luke Teeling of Lisburn advertises red port per the William, Captain Glasgow, from Oporto. Same captain cluster. Luke Teeling is a merchant, not kin.
[b. c. 1763; d. c. 1816] · master of the vessel WilliamWhy this candidate?
Captain surname only; William is the vessel. Continuity with the separately named master Wm. Glasgow of the Belfast brig William is probable (same brig, Belfast base, same trades). Profile assignment: Glasgow-3324 is possible only, as argued in group 72014483.
1796Verified surname passageshipping advertisementPrinted in 2 issuesPossible match
Captain Glasgow
Place not statedb. by c. 1778 adult estimate
Master of the William, direct from Oporto; wine advertised alongside other stock.
Birth estimate / source
Adult shipmaster role in 1796, assuming 18+; age not stated
Occupation / trade
Published 1796-10-10 – 1796-10-14 · The Northern Star · p. 3
Faithful bounded original source passage, visually checked 5 October 2026; long-s typography normalized to Glasgow in the reading. Issue heading outside crop; provider issue metadata retained. Original page-1 masthead reads: No. 499. From Monday, October 10, to Friday, October 14, 1796. The indexed issue date is the beginning of that printed range; the later advertisement date lies within it. Preserve the printed range without inferring a separate issue day. Source reference: The Northern Star · 1796-10-10 · p. 3. Open for full size; inspect the original page for context.Additional excerpts from this issue — 1Original issue masthead, reached with the visible page picker; source link targets the masthead page. Range preserved as printed. Original excerpt page ↗
What the notice says
Alexander Hill & Co. advertise red port wine landing per the William, Captain Glasgow, direct from Oporto, alongside Dublin whiskey and other stock; notice dated Belfast, 14 October 1796.
Evidence and identity limits
Vessel William and Captain Glasgow are distinct. These cargo notices give only the captain surname; continuity with the separately named 1792 master is probable, not proved. Repeated advertisements do not establish repeated voyages or arrival dates. Trade ports and merchant addresses are not personal residence or family evidence. The full dateline is saved in the 14 October page-1 excerpt; the 10 October bounded cargo crop stops before it. Original page-1 masthead reads: No. 499. From Monday, October 10, to Friday, October 14, 1796. The indexed issue date is the beginning of that printed range; the later advertisement date lies within it. Preserve the printed range without inferring a separate issue day. Identity review (6 October 2026): Northern Star 10–14 Oct 1796: Alexander Hill & Co. port per the William, Captain Glasgow, direct from Oporto. Same captain cluster.
[b. c. 1763; d. c. 1816] · master of the vessel WilliamWhy this candidate?
Captain surname only; William is the vessel. Continuity with the separately named master Wm. Glasgow of the Belfast brig William is probable (same brig, Belfast base, same trades). Profile assignment: Glasgow-3324 is possible only, as argued in group 72014483.
1796Verified surname passageshipping advertisementPossible match
Captain Glasgow (forename unknown)
Place not statedb. by c. 1778 adult estimate
The William, captained by Glasgow, brought port directly from Oporto for Samuel and Andrew M’Clean. · Advertisement dated Belfast, 17 October 1796.
Birth estimate / source
Adult estimate from ship command in 1796, assuming 18+; age not stated.
Occupation / trade
Published 1796-10-14 · The Northern Star · p. 3
Faithful bounded original source passage, visually checked 5 October 2026; long-s typography normalized to Glasgow in the reading. Issue heading outside crop; provider issue metadata retained. Original page-1 masthead reads: No. 500. From Friday, October 14, to Monday, October 17, 1796. The indexed issue date is the beginning of that printed range; the later advertisement date lies within it. Preserve the printed range without inferring a separate issue day. Source reference: The Northern Star · 1796-10-14 · p. 3. Open for full size; inspect the original page for context.Additional excerpts from this issue — 1Original issue masthead, reached with the visible page picker; source link targets the masthead page. Range preserved as printed. Original excerpt page ↗
What the notice says
Samuel and Andrew M’Clean advertise genuine port received per the William, Captain Glasgow, direct from Oporto; notice dated Belfast, 17 October 1796.
Evidence and identity limits
Vessel William and Captain Glasgow are distinct. These cargo notices give only the captain surname; continuity with the separately named 1792 master is probable, not proved. Repeated advertisements do not establish repeated voyages or arrival dates. Trade ports and merchant addresses are not personal residence or family evidence. Original page-1 masthead reads: No. 500. From Friday, October 14, to Monday, October 17, 1796. The indexed issue date is the beginning of that printed range; the later advertisement date lies within it. Preserve the printed range without inferring a separate issue day. Identity review (6 October 2026): Northern Star 14–17 Oct 1796: Samuel & Andrew M'Clean genuine port per the William, Captain Glasgow, from Oporto. Same captain cluster.
[b. c. 1763; d. c. 1816] · master of the vessel WilliamWhy this candidate?
Captain surname only; William is the vessel. Continuity with the separately named master Wm. Glasgow of the Belfast brig William is probable (same brig, Belfast base, same trades). Profile assignment: Glasgow-3324 is possible only, as argued in group 72014483.
1796Verified surname passagesubscription noticePossible match
Robert Glasgow
Cookstown (subscription context; residence Place not stated)Birth unknown
Pledged two guineas to a reward subscription after a shot was fired at a soldier standing sentinel.
Published 1796-12-12 · The Northern Star · p. 1
Faithful bounded original viewer excerpt; provider search highlighting retained where visible. No reconstructed text. Issue metadata supplied by Newspapers.com. Source reference: The Northern Star · 1796-12-12 · p. 1. Open for full size; inspect the original page for context.
What the notice says
Robert Glasgow pledges two guineas in a Cookstown reward subscription after a shot was fired at a soldier standing sentinel.
Evidence and identity limits
Issue dated 12 December 1796; reported Cookstown dateline is 2 December. The original notice recounts Tuesday morning, 29 November, and pledges a reward for discovery/conviction after a shot at a soldier standing sentinel. Two guineas is the sum pledged by Robert, not proof of payment or the assailant’s identity. His residence and family are unstated. Glasgow-1189 is a possible local/age candidate, with no Cookstown bridge. Glasgow-1983 is a weaker Irish-born namesake with a South Carolina household context. Neither identity, kinship nor residence is proved. Identity review (6 October 2026): Northern Star 12 Dec 1796: Robert Glasgow pledges two guineas to the Cookstown reward subscription after a shot was fired at a sentinel on 29 Nov 1796. A newly found strongest candidate is Glasgow-3941, the only Robert Glasgow in the 1796 Tyrone Flax Growers' list (Lissan parish, next to Cookstown; later at Coltrim). He is possible, not proved. Glasgow-1983 is now unlikely (South Carolina household by 1785).
[b. before 1776; d. after 1831] · subscriber to a reward fundWhy this candidate?
The 1796 Flax Growers' list for County Tyrone (same year) contains exactly one Robert of the surname: 'Glasgow, Robert, Lissan'. Lissan parish adjoins Cookstown (Derryloran) to the north. Glasgow-3941 is built on that flax entry and later Lissan records (Drapers' Company lease of Coltrim 1820, Lissan tithe 1827, 1831 census at Coltrim, Presbyterian). So the name, year and district agree. It stays possible rather than probable for two reasons. A Cookstown reward subscription was a town and gentry list, and the Registry of Deeds has a 'Robert Glasgow junior, gent.' of Cookstown in 1817 (memorial 488398, cited in research/Glasgow-2915), which implies a Robert senior in Cookstown who has no prof
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