Thomas Peter

THOMAS PETER (OTHERWISE THOMAS PEITERS) (1699-1699)

is the son of Walter Peter, merchant, burgess, and guild brother of Glasgow, and his wife, Elizabeth Johns, and the grandson of Thomas Peter of Crossbasket and Cardarroch (1639x40-1721). He was probably born on or shortly before 24 August 1699 [Scotland, Births and baptisms, 1564-1950, index, FamilySearch] https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XYS2-P5C

Baptismal Sponsors

His baptismal sponsors (godfathers) were Thomas Perer and John Peter, who seem likely to be the child's grandfather, Thomas Peter of Crossbasket and Cardarroch, and his uncle-in-law, John Peter, merchant, burgess, and guild brother of Glasgow, who was married to the Laird of Crossbasket's daughter Beatrix.The baptismal register reads as follows: "Walter Peiters & Elizabeth Johns a l son Thomas Wit Thomas and John Peiters" [Registrar General for Scotland, New Register House, Edinburgh, Glasgow Baptisms, 1699-1707, reference OPR.644/8].

Death

Thomas Peter probably died on 24 August 1699, the date upon which his death is noted in Glasgow's baptismal register: "The baptism of this child was prevented by death" [Registrar General for Scotland, New Register House, Edinburgh, Glasgow Baptisms, 1699-1707, reference OPR.644/8].