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William Glen 1882–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Jan 1882

Birth Location: Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland

Death Date: 25 May 1973

Death Location: Contra Costa County, California, USA

Father: Alexander Glen

Mother: Elizabeth Steele

Spouse(s): Mary Skelly

Children(s): Elizabeth Glen, Alexander Glen, James Glen, Betty Glen

William Glen was born in 1882 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, the child of Alexander Glen And Elizabeth Bett Steele. In 1891, William Glen resided in Paisley High Church, Renfrewshire, Scotland. William Glen married Mary Skelly, and had children including Alexander Glen, Betty Glen, Elizabeth Glen, James Skelly Glen. William Glen passed away in 1973 in Contra Costa County, California, USA.

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Biography

  • William Glen was born in 1882 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, the child of Alexander Glen And Elizabeth Bett Steele.
  • In 1891, William Glen resided in Paisley High Church, Renfrewshire, Scotland.
  • William Glen married Mary Skelly, and had children including Alexander Glen, Betty Glen, Elizabeth Glen, James Skelly Glen.
  • William Glen passed away in 1973 in Contra Costa County, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Glen's Ancestors

Self
William Glen
1882–1973
Birth Place: Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Parents
Alexander Glen
1863–1926
Rothesay, Bute, Scotland
Elizabeth ("Bett") Steele
1863–1931
Abbey Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland
Grandparents
Robert Steele
1840–1923
Dundee, Scotland
Jane Robertson
1839–1891
Baldernock, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
James Steele
1811–1897
Mary Gauld
1810–1891
Thomas Robertson
1828–1870
Jane McLeish
1803–1866
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johnston Steel
1780–1821
Alison Dunbar
1776–1863
William Robertson
1780–1867
John Mcleish
1780–

William Glen's Descendants

1.
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William Glen (2 Jan 1882–25 May 1973) m. Mary Skelly (abt 1884–25 Aug 1948)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Glen 1914–
  2. 2. Alexander Glen 1902–1948 m. Marion (Agnes) Ellis 1892–1983
  3. 3. James (Skelly) Glen 1916–1994 m. Ima (Grace) Elliott 1923–1991
  4. 4. Betty Glen 1914–

William Glen's Timeline

11 Records

1882
2 Jan 1882
Birth of William Glen in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
1891
1891
Age 9
William Glen resided here in Paisley High Church, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Paisley High Church, Renfrewshire, Scotland
1901
1901
Age 19
William Glen resided here in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
1914
1914
Age 32
William Glen resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 38
William Glen resided here in Ravena, Albany, New York
Ravena, Albany, New York
1925
1925
Age 43
William Glen resided here in Seattle, Washington, USA
Seattle, Washington, USA
1929
5 Aug 1929
Age 47
William Glen resided here in Washington
Washington
1930
1930
Age 48
William Glen resided here in Seattle, King, Washington
Seattle, King, Washington
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 58
William Glen resided here in Seattle, King, Washington, United States
Seattle, King, Washington, United States
1942
1942
Age 60
William Glen resided here in Seattle, Washington, USA
Seattle, Washington, USA
1973
25 May 1973
Age 91
Death of William Glen in Contra Costa County, California, USA
Contra Costa County, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Jan 1882
    Event Place: Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; State Headquarters: Washington; Record Group Name: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Archive Number: 563992; Box Number: 70
    [2] 1901 Scotland Census
    [3] 1891 Scotland Census
    [4] U.S. Naturalization Records - Original Documents, 1795-1972
    [5] U.S. Naturalization Records - Original Documents, 1795-1972
    [6] British Army WWI Service Records
    [7] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [8] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 531-09-3542; Issue State: Washington; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [9] California Death Index
    [10] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ravena, Albany, New York; Roll: T625_1083; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 124; Image: .
    [11] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Seattle, King, Washington; Roll: 2493; Page: 31A; Enumeration District: 35; Image: 729.0.
    [12] Seattle Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1957
    [13] Web: California, Find A Grave Index, 1775-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1879
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ravena, Albany, New York; Roll: T625_1083; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 124; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Paisley High Church, Renfrewshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1891 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1901 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1914
    Record Source: British Army WWI Service Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Ravena, Albany, New York
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ravena, Albany, New York; Roll: T625_1083; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 124; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 24 May 1922
    Event Place: Seattle, Washington
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Naturalization Records - Original Documents, 1795-1972
    [2] Seattle Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1957

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Seattle, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 Aug 1929
    Event Place: Washington
    Record Source: U.S. Naturalization Records - Original Documents, 1795-1972

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Seattle, King, Washington
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Seattle, King, Washington; Roll: 2493; Page: 31A; Enumeration District: 35; Image: 729.0.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Seattle, King, Washington, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Seattle, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; State Headquarters: Washington; Record Group Name: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Archive Number: 563992; Box Number: 70

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Vancouver, British Columbia
    Record Source: Seattle Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1957

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Canada
    Record Source: Seattle Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1957

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 May 1973
    Event Place: Contra Costa County, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 531-09-3542; Issue State: Washington; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] California Death Index
    [3] Web: California, Find A Grave Index, 1775-2011

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