Robert J. Glenn1

b. 17 May 1863, d. 26 May 1920
FatherWilliam Snodgrass Glenn2 b. 25 Mar 1821, d. 5 Feb 1865
MotherMartha Ann Duff2 b. 9 Dec 1832, d. 10 Jan 1920
Birth17 May 1863 Robert J. Glenn was born on 17 May 1863 in Washington County, Virginia.2 
Fath-Death5 Feb 1865  Robert's father died during the Civil War when Robert was less than 2 years old. 
Cens-18807 Jun 1880  Robert's uncles Robert and John Glenn (his father's brothers) then provided a home for Robert, his mother, and his siblings.3 
Cens-19006 Jun 1900  The 1900 census enumerated Robert in the household of his uncle Robert Glenn in the Abingdon district of Washington County. The younger man was employed as a miller. The census entry indicates that he was divorced.4 
Death26 May 1920 Robert died on 26 May 1920 at age 57.2 
Burial He was buried at Bethel Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.2 

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Citations

  1. [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]. Photo of stone shows middle initial to be "J.", not "H."
  2. [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].
  3. [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.
  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.