Who was James Glover?

James Glover (1680–1753) was born in South Leith, Edinburgh and died in South Leith. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Glover 1680–1753

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 04 Jun 1680 · South Leith, Edinburgh

Died 22 Aug 1753 · South Leith

Spouse Helen Innies

Children William Glover

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William Glover

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The story of James Glover began in 1680 in South Leith, Edinburgh. James Glover married helen innies, and had children including william glover. James Glover passed away in 1753 in South Leith.

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Birth of James Glover in South Leith, Edinburgh

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Death of James Glover in South Leith

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: James Glover (1680–1753) was born in South Leith, Edinburgh and died in South Leith. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
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James Glover PTP

1680–1753

South Leith, Edinburgh