Mollie Irene Glenn1

b. 11 March 1861, d. 19 August 1947
FatherWilliam Snodgrass Glenn1 b. 25 Mar 1821, d. 5 Feb 1865
MotherMartha Ann Duff1 b. 9 Dec 1832, d. 10 Jan 1920
Birth11 Mar 1861 Mollie Irene Glenn was born on 11 Mar 1861 in Washington County, Virginia.2,1 
Marriage19 Oct 1883 She married James L. Grant, son of Robert Granville Grant and Mary Jane Scott, on 19 Oct 1883 in Washington County.1 
Cens-19005 Jun 1900  Mollie and James lived in the Abingdon district of the county, not far from James's parents. At the time of the 1900 census they had been married 16 years and were the parents of 6 children, 5 of whom were living [an infant daughter died in 1890]. James listed his occupation as "dentist", a profession practiced by his father prior to his death in 1897.3 
WidowedNov 1908  Mollie was widowed in Nov. 1908. 
Cens-191016 Apr 1910  She remained on the family farm where she was enumerated adjacent to her mother-in-law, Mary J. (Scott) Grant in 1910. The census noted that she was the mother of 8 children, 6 of whom were living. This reflected the birth of daughter Gracy/Gracie abt 1902 and the birth and death of an infant in 1905. Though few of the 1910 census entries for Washington Co. include specific locations, both Mollie and Mary's homes were indicated as "off the main road". Earlier entries on the same page were noted as on the Blue Spring Rd.4 
Death19 Aug 1947 Mollie died on 19 Aug 1947 at age 86.2 
Burial She was buried at Bethel Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.2 

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Family

James L. Grant b. 15 Jul 1857, d. 5 Nov 1908
Children
  • Ora P. Grant3 (Aug 1884 - )
  • Mattie J. Grant3 (Jan 1886 - )
  • Robert E. Grant3 (Nov 1888 - )
  • Eva Maggie Grant5 (1 Apr 1890 - 4 Dec 1890)
  • Arthur M. Grant3 (Nov 1892 - )
  • Eula G. Grant3 (May 1898 - )
  • Gracy D. Grant4
  • Infant Grant6 (23 Jan 1905 - 23 Jan 1905)
Last Edited12 Jan 2013

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p 246. Stone reported to read: Mary I. Grant, 11 Mar 1861-19 Aug. 1947.
  3. [S634] James L. Grant household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Abingdon district, ED 106, sheet 2B, dwelling 37, family 37, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Sept. 2010. Household includes: James L. Grant, 42, b. Jul 1857, marr 16 yrs, dentist; Mary I., wife, 39, b. Mar 1861, marr 16yrs, mother of 6 children, 5 are living; Ora P., dau, 15, b. Aug. 1884; Mattie J., dau, 14, b. Jan. 1886; Robert E., son, 11, b. Nov. 1888; Arthur M., son, 7, b. Nov. 1892; Eula G., dau, 2, b. May 1898; all b. VA/VA/VA.
  4. [S237] Mollie I. Grant household, 1910 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Abingdon district, ED 125, sheet 1A (p. 170 stamped), dwelling 12, family 12, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Sept. 2010. Household included: Mollie I. Grant, 48, widowed, mother of 8 children, 6 are living; Robert E., son, 22; Arthur M., son, 16; Aeula G., dau, 12; Gracy D., dau, 8; all b. VA/VA/VA; noted in margin: "off the main road."
  5. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 247. Eva Maggie Grant, 1 Apr to 4 Dec. 1890. [in square with James L. and Mary I. Grant]
  6. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 247. Infant Grant, b/d 23 Jan 1905. [in square with James L. and Mary I. Grant]