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James Lafayette Glenn 1853–1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 August 1853

Birth Location: South Carolina

Death Date: 29 February 1912

Death Location: Hearne, Robertson County, Texas, United States of America

Father: William Glenn

Mother: Jane Cook

Spouse(s): Willie Vaught

Children(s): James Glenn, Vanie Watters, Ola Glenn, Bertie Glenn, Nanny Smith

The story of James Lafayette Glenn began in 1853 in South Carolina. In 1860, James Lafayette Glenn resided in Regiment 5, Glassy Mountain, Pickens, South Caroli. In 1900, James Lafayette Glenn resided in Justice Precinct 3, Robertson, Texas, USA. James Lafayette Glenn married Mollie Echols, Willie Ann Vaught, and had children including Bertie Rowena Glenn, James Cameron Glenn, Nanny Smith, Ola Glenn, Vanie Catherine Watters. James Lafayette Glenn passed away in 1912 in Hearne, Robertson County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James Lafayette Glenn began in 1853 in South Carolina.
  • In 1860, James Lafayette Glenn resided in Regiment 5, Glassy Mountain, Pickens, South Caroli.
  • In 1900, James Lafayette Glenn resided in Justice Precinct 3, Robertson, Texas, USA.
  • James Lafayette Glenn married Mollie Echols, Willie Ann Vaught, and had children including Bertie Rowena Glenn, James Cameron Glenn, Nanny Smith, Ola Glenn, Vanie Catherine Watters.
  • James Lafayette Glenn passed away in 1912 in Hearne, Robertson County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Glenn's Ancestors

Self
James Glenn
1853–1912
Birth Place: South Carolina
Parents
William Franklin Glenn
1826–1903
Spartanburg District, South Carolina
Jane Cook
Grandparents
Tyre (Beverly) Glenn
1802–1884
South Carolina, South Carolina, USA
Rosa Glenn
1803–
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Tyre Glenn
1765–1832
Rachel Moon
1771–1849
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jeremiah Glenn
1742–1809
Ann Blagrave
1744–1823
Gideon Moon
1720–1790
Mary Hudson
1725–1799

James Glenn's Descendants

1.
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James (Lafayette) Glenn (13 August 1853–29 February 1912) m. Willie (Ann) Vaught (December 1849–2 October 1935)
  1. 1. James (Cameron) Glenn 1887–1961 m. Mary (D) Whitehead 1896–
    1. 1. Baby Glenn 1913–1913
    2. 2. Willie (Luola) Glenn 1912–1989 m. Alphonse (Joseph La) Rose 1912–1962
    3. 3. James (Perry) Glenn 1914– m. Odessa (Doy) Sanders 1916–
      1. 1. Glenn 1940–1940
    4. 4. Mary (Frances) Glenn 1917–1991 m. Roy (Eugene) Threadgill 1905–1999 m. Oliver (Durrett) Rucker 1909–1972
    5. 5. Marvin Glenn 1921–
  2. 2. Vanie (Catherine) Watters 1892–1971
  3. 3. Ola Glenn 1882–1959 m. Marvin (Church Clift) Jr 1889–1940 m. Thomas (Chandler Snell) Jr 1876–1912
    1. 1. Ola (Beatrice) Moore 1905–1986 m. Clyde (Barton) Smith 1899–1930 m. Clif Moore 1903–
      1. 1. Clyde (Barton) Smith 1925–1984
    2. 2. James (Thomas) Snell 1903–1971 m. Nell Ridley 1900–1974
      1. 1. Ola (Nell) Jennings 1927–1982
      2. 2. James (Thomas) Snell 1941–2013
    3. 3. Barbara (Ann) Snell 1908–1978 m. Joseph (Buchanan) Brooks 1906–1967
      1. 1. Barbara (Ann) Brooks 1937–2021 m. Cecil (Laverne) Snow 1936–2013
  4. 4. Bertie (Rowena) Glenn 1886–1951 m. Stanley (H) Gulley 1893–
  5. 5. Nanny Smith 1890–1970

James Glenn's Timeline

5 Records

1853
13 August 1853
Birth of James Lafayette Glenn in South Carolina
South Carolina
1860
1860
Age 7
James Lafayette Glenn resided here in Regiment 5, Glassy Mountain, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Regiment 5, Glassy Mountain, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 47
James Lafayette Glenn resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Robertson, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 3, Robertson, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 57
James Lafayette Glenn resided here in Teague, Freestone, Texas, USA
Teague, Freestone, Texas, USA
1912
29 February 1912
Age 59
Death of James Lafayette Glenn
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 August 1853
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Regiment 5, Glassy Mountain, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Robertson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Robertson, Texas; Roll: 1666; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1241666

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Teague, Freestone, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Teague, Freestone, Texas; Roll: T624_1553; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1375566

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 February 1912
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hearne, Robertson County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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