Brief Life History of Glasford
Glasford was born about 1573, in Stranmillis, County Antrim, Ireland. He married Mrs. Glasford about 1593, in Belfast, Ireland.
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Glasford
1573–
Mrs. Glasford
1573–
Marriage: about 1593
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Spouse and Children
1573– Male
1573– Female
Marriage
about 1593Belfast, Ireland
World Events (3)
1603
Age 30
Accession of James I. Surrender of Hugh O'Neill. Enforcement of English Law in Ireland.
1641
Age 68
Great Catholic-Gaelic rebellion for return of lands, later joined by Old English Catholics in Ireland. Under leadership of Irish chieftain, Rory O'More, conspiracy was formed to seize Dublin and expel the English. English settlers were driven out of Ulster. Catholics hold 59% of land in Ireland.
1649
Age 76
The Protestant Lord Protector of England, Oliver Cromwell, landed at Dublin. His troops killed 2,000 men. A great part of lands in Munster, Leinster and Ulster (Drogheda and Wexford) was confiscated and divided among the English soldiers.
Name Meaning
Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Glassford .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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