Who was William Glover?

William Glover (1710–1796) was born in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland and died in South Leith. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Glover 1710–1796

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

Born 14 Jul 1710 · Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Died 24 Jul 1796 · South Leith

Father James Glover

Mother Helen Innies

Spouse Isabella Riddell

Children Frances Glover, Isabell Glover, Janet Glover, Robert Glover Wright, Thomas Glover, William Glover

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The story of William Glover began in 1710 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. William Glover married isabella riddell, janet peacock, and had children including frances glover, isabell glover, janet glover, robert glover wright, thomas glover, william glover. William Glover passed away in 1796 in South Leith.

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Birth of William Glover in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

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Death of William Glover in South Leith

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: William Glover (1710–1796) was born in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland 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.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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