Robert Glasgow Jr (abt. 1747 - 1827)

Born about 15 Oct 1747 in Scotland

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Biography of Sir Robert Glasgow of Mountgreenan

Sir Robert Glasgow of Mountgreenan (1747-1827) was a prominent figure in the history of the Glasgow area, known for his significant contributions to the community and the legacy he left behind.

Early Life and Family

Robert Glasgow, born to Dr. Glasgow of Kilbirnie, married Rachel Dunlop, the daughter of Mrs. Dunlop of Dunlop. Together, they had a family and built a life in the Glasgow area.^[1]

Business Ventures

Like many entrepreneurs of his time, Sir Robert Glasgow built his fortune through a shipping company based in St Vincent in the West Indies. This company played a role in the trade between Britain, Africa, and the sugar plantations of the West Indies.^[2]

Acquisitions and Legacy

Sir Robert Glasgow expanded his estate by purchasing the lands of Fergushill from the McVicar family around 1800. He also inherited the sugar plantations of Montgreenan and Sans Souci in St Vincent in 1828. Sir Robert left his estate to a daughter he had raised and educated, who was married to Mr. Robertson of Prenderguest. The estate was settled on her and her family, with the stipulation that they use the surname of Glasgow. This daughter, Mrs. Robertson Glasgow, became the proprietor of the estate and resided in Pau, France, after the death of her husband. Her eldest son and heir, Robert Robertson Glasgow, Esq., served as the Sheriff Substitute at Paisley, was married, and had a family.^[3]

Montgreenan Mansion

In 1817, Sir Robert Glasgow commissioned the construction of a Georgian mansion on his estate, which included architectural features designed by Alexander 'Greek' Thompson. This building, known as Montgreenan Mansion, was the home of the Viscounts Weir until 1982, when it was sold and converted into a hotel. The building is Category A listed by Historic Scotland.^[4] The modern house of Mountgreenan is located about three miles from Kilwinning. The original seat was located on a small knoll in a pleasant valley by the side of the Lugton, about half a mile north from the current mansion. Today, the building is used as a school or academy for boys, under the charge of Mr. Wilson from Glasgow. The school can accommodate forty boys within the house, and it is reportedly in a thriving state and highly regarded.^[5]

Last Will and Testament of Sir Robert Glasgow

According to Sir Robert's will, he left money to his brother James's two reputed natural sons, Robert and James. However, it is believed that this part of the will was later successfully challenged in court.^[6]

Biography of Robert Robertson Glasgow

Robert Robertson Glasgow, the beneficiary under the will of his father-in-law Dr. Robert Glasgow, changed his name to Glasgow as per the will's provision. The eldest son of Alexander Robertson of Gunsgreen House, Eyemouth, Robert Robertson succeeded his father in 1804. He married Anne Glasgow, the illegitimate daughter and heir of Dr. Robert Glasgow, inheriting the sugar plantations of Montgreenan and Sans Souci in St Vincent in 1828. He submitted claims for compensation for these plantations. Robert graduated in Medicine from the University of Edinburgh in 1797 and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1802. He and Anne had four children: Robert, Philadelphia Jane, Anne, and Charlotte Marie Cecilia. In 1841, Robert Glasgow, then aged 65 and of independent means, was living at Holly Walk, Leamington Priors, with his family and several servants. His eldest son, also Robert, was the father of Wilhelmina, who was one year old at the time. The baptism record of Charlotte in Edinburgh on 20/07/1828 states that she was born in Rome on 22/11/1827.^[7]

Sources

1. ↑ https://aanhsorg.files.wordpress.com/2020/05/gazetteer-of-ayrshire.pdf
2. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20050924143852/http://montgreenanhotel.com/welcome_history.asp
3. ↑ https://aanhsorg.files.wordpress.com/2020/05/gazetteer-of-ayrshire.pdf
4. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20050924143852/http://montgreenanhotel.com/welcome_history.asp
5. ↑ https://aanhsorg.files.wordpress.com/2020/05/gazetteer-of-ayrshire.pdf
6. ↑ https://aanhsorg.files.wordpress.com/2020/05/gazetteer-of-ayrshire.pdf
7. ↑ https://www.ucl.ac.uk/lbs/person/view/27300