William Snodgrass Glenn1

b. 25 March 1821, d. 5 February 1865
FatherBenjamin Glenn b. 5 Oct 1786, d. 5 Dec 1853
MotherSarah Snodgrass b. 20 Sep 1788, d. 25 Nov 1860
Birth25 Mar 1821 William Snodgrass Glenn was born on 25 Mar 1821.1 
Marriage12 May 1853 He married Martha Ann Duff, daughter of Thomas Jefferson Duff and Elizabeth Spraker Ketron, on 12 May 1853 in Washington County, Virginia.1,2 
Cens-186018 Jul 1860 In 1860 William and Martha were recorded on the only census on which they appear together. William, at age 39, was listed as the owner of land valued at $2,000 and personal property worth $2,250. Besides Martha (27), the couple's first 3 children, Sarah (6), Margaret (4) and Jane (2) were also present, as was 72 year old Sarah Glenn.3 [William's mother] 
  William's 44 year old brother John was also a part of the household and was recorded as the owner of an equal amount of land and personal property. Neighboring households included William's brothers Robert and Samuel, each owners of $2,000 in land and $2,500 in personal property. 
Military  Despite being 40 years of age or greater, and with several small children at home, William enlisted in the Confederate army as a member of Company H of the 37th Virginia Infantry. Official records of his service are spotty, but suggest he may have enlisted as early as October 1862. William's brothers, John and Samuel, also both older than the typical enlistee, served as members of Co. F. of the 37th.4 
Death5 Feb 1865 William died on 5 Feb 1865 when he was shot in the eye during fighting at Hatcher's Run near Petersburg, Virginia.5 

Family

Martha Ann Duff b. 9 Dec 1832, d. 10 Jan 1920
Children
Last Edited7 Sep 2010

Citations

  1. [S1238] Mary Hope Kelly, Betsy's Descendants, p. 2.
  2. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 129. William S. Glenn and Martha A. Duff; 12 May 1853 (no other info provided).
  3. [S234] William S. Glenn household, 1860 U.S. cens, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Western District, p. 122 (original script), dwelling 899, family 862, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Sept. 2010. Household includes: William S. Glenn, 39, farmer, owns land worth $2,000, pers. prop of $2,250; Martha, 27; Sarah 6; Margaret 4; Jane 2; John Glenn, 44, farmer, owns land worth $2,000, pers. prop of $2,250; Sarah, 72; all b. VA.
  4. [S2425] "Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Belonging to Units From Virginia," digital images, Footnote.com (http://www.footnote.com : accessed Sept. 2010); William S. Glenn, private, Co. H., 37th Virginia Infantry.
  5. [S1302] "Confederate Pension Applications Submitted by Widows and Soldiers who Served from the State of Virginia", Library of Virginia (http://ajax.lva.lib.va.us/F/ : application viewed Sept. 2010). Martha A. Glenn pension applicated dated 9 June 1906.
  6. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 97. Robert S. Dunlap, 27, sgl, b. & resid WCV, farmer, s/o John & Nancy Dunlap marr Sallie C. Glenn, 20y, sgl, b. & resid WCV, d/o William S. & Martha E. Glenn; 13 Oct. 1874.
  7. [S8] Hockett and Hunt, 1891-1902 Marriages of Washington Co. VA, p. 44. Record reported as: H.M.P. Grant, 38, sgl, s/o Dr. R.G. & M.J. Grant, farmer AND Maggie A. Glenn, 41, d/o Wm & Martha Glenn, 11 May 1896; marr 11 May 1896.
  8. [S8] Hockett and Hunt, 1891-1902 Marriages of Washington Co. VA, p. 91. A.W. Reed, 27, s/o D.B. & M. Reed, farmer and J.D. Glenn, 32, d/o William & M.A. Glenn, 8 May 1894.
  9. [S123] William R. Wheeler, Washington Co., VA Marriage Licenses 1881-1890, p. 39. Record abstracted as Mollie Irene Glenn, 22, born & resid WCV, d/o Wm S. & Martha A. Glenn and James L. Grant, 26, sgl, b & resid WCV, farmer, son of Robt G. & Mary J. Grant; marr: 19 Oct. 1883.
  10. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 247. Stone reported to read: Robert H. Glenn, "her son", 17 May 1863-26 May 1920 [stone listed below that of Martha Duff Glenn].
  11. [S162] John Glenn household, 1880 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Abingdon District, ED 93, page 12D, dwelling 102, family 102, viewed online at www.Ancestry.com, Sept. 2010. Household includes: John Glenn, 64, farmer; Robert, 57, brother, works in grist mill; Martha Ann, 46, sister-in-law; Margaret Ann, 24, niece; Jane D., 22, niece; Mary Irene, 19, niece; Robert J., 17, nephew; Martha E.S., 15, niece; Robert S. Dunlap, 33, nephew, cattle trader; Sallie E. Dunlap, 5, niece; all b. VA.