Margaret A. Glenn1

b. 2 November 1855, d. 11 August 1939
FatherWilliam Snodgrass Glenn1 b. 25 Mar 1821, d. 5 Feb 1865
MotherMartha Ann Duff1 b. 9 Dec 1832, d. 10 Jan 1920
Birth2 Nov 1855 Margaret A. Glenn was born on 2 Nov 1855 in Washington County, Virginia.2,1 
Marriage11 May 1896 She married Hugh M. Paxton Grant, son of Robert Granville Grant and Mary Jane Scott, on 11 May 1896 in Washington County.3 
  Maggie's sister Mollie was already married to Hugh's brother James. 
Cens-Sum Following their marriage Margaret and Hugh made their home in the Abingdon district of Washington County with Margaret's extended family. In 1900 the household included Robert Glenn (uncle), Martha Glenn (widowed mother), Robert Glenn (brother), and Sallie Harris with her husband and 2 children (Sallie was the daughter of Margaret's deceased sister Sally Glenn Dunlap).

Ten years later, following the death of Robert Glenn, Hugh assumed the role of head of the household. In both 1900 and 1910 his occupation was listed as "farmer."4,5 
Death11 Aug 1939 Margaret died on 11 Aug 1939 at age 83.2 
Burial She was buried at Bethel Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.2 

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Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 247. Stone reported to read: M.A. Grant, 2 Nov. 1855-11 Aug. 1839.
  3. [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; marr 11 May 1896.
  4. [S634] Robert Glenn household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Abingdon District, ED 106, sheet 3B, dwelling 55, family 56, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Sept. 2010. Household includes: Robert Glenn, 76, b. June 1823; Martha A., sister-in-law, 66, wid, b. Dec. 1833, mother of 6 children, 5 are living; Robert J. Glenn, nephew, 37, b. May 1863, div, miller; Margaret A. Grant, niece, 44, b. Nov. 1855, married 4 yrs, mother of no children; H.M. Paxton Grant, nephew-in-law, 39, b. Mar 1861, marr 4 yrs, farmer; John H. Harris, nephew-in-law, 32, b. Oct. 1867, marr 4 yrs, RR laborer (foreman); Sallie E. Harris, niece, 24, b. June 1875, marr 4 yrs, mother of 2 children, both are living; Agnes H. Harris, niece, 3, b. Nov. 1896; Emory A., nephew, 8/12, b. Sept. 1899; all b. VA/VA/VA.
  5. [S237] Rick H.M. Grant household, 1910 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Abingdon District, ED 125, sheet 2A (p. 171 stamped), dwelling 28, family 28, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Sept. 2010. Household includes: Rick H.M. Grant, 49, marr #1, marr 14yrs, farmer; Margrette A., wife, 55, marr #1, marr 14yrs; Martha A. Glenn, mother-in-law, 77, wid, mother of 6 children, 5 are living; Raley McVey, male, 10, no relationship stated, white; all b. VA.