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William Glenn 1775–1837 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Dec 1775

Birth Location: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Death Date: 15 Jan 1837

Death Location: Mount Lebanon, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: James II

Mother:

Spouse(s): Margaret Herdman

Children(s): James Glenn, Joseph Glenn

William Glenn was born in 1775 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, the child of James Glenn Ii And Janet. In 1800, William Glenn resided in Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina. In 1810, William Glenn resided in Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina, USA. William Glenn married Margaret Herdman, and had children including James B Glenn, John B Glenn, Joseph K Glenn. William Glenn passed away in 1837 in Mount Lebanon, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • William Glenn was born in 1775 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, the child of James Glenn Ii And Janet.
  • In 1800, William Glenn resided in Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina.
  • In 1810, William Glenn resided in Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina, USA.
  • William Glenn married Margaret Herdman, and had children including James B Glenn, John B Glenn, Joseph K Glenn.
  • William Glenn passed away in 1837 in Mount Lebanon, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James II
1750–1813
Birth Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, American Colony
JI

Spouses(s)

Margaret Herdman
1777–1835
Birth Location: Donacloney, County Down, Ireland
MH

Children(s)

James Glenn
1809–1890
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
JG
Joseph Glenn
1832–
Birth Location: –
JG

William Glenn's Ancestors

Self
William Glenn
1775–1837
Birth Place: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parents
James Glenn II
1750–1813
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, American Colony
Grandparents
Thomas (F. Glenn*) Sr.
1700–1755
Kent, Delaware, United States
Christiana (June) Wilson*
1700–1755
Philadelphia New Market Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Glenn
1672–1745
Isabella Watson
1675–1742
Stephen 1690s
1667–1705
Sarah Milnor
1667–1715
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Watson
1655–
Margaret Claikwood
1655–1691
Robert Willson
1650–1709
Ann Hoag
1652–1709
Henry Baker
1634–1701
Margaret Vine"
1648–1688

William Glenn's Descendants

1.
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William Glenn (20 Dec 1775–15 Jan 1837) m. Margaret Herdman (1777–10 Jun 1835)
  1. 1. James (B) Glenn 1809–1890 m. Rebecca (A) McCully 1811–1871
    1. 1. Margaret (Ann) Glenn 1829–1872 m. Blackford (Coate) Worthington 1823–1877
      1. 1. William (B) Worthington 1850–1922 m. Clara (V) Paul 1851–1931
        1. 1. W Worthington 1872–1932 m. Wtorthington 1879–1968
        2. 2. Anna Worthington 1889–
        3. 3. Hanibel Worthington 1886–
        4. 4. Paul (Blackford) Worthington 1872–1962 m. Mary Talbot 1874–1961
        5. 5. Clara (Kir) Cher 1872–1959
    2. 2. Martha (Eveline) Glenn 1845–
    3. 3. Eliza (Jane) Glenn 1842–1914
    4. 4. William (James) Glenn 1839–
    5. 5. Sarah (Malinda) Glenn 1849–1923
    6. 6. Joseph (Edward) Glenn 1854–
  2. 2. Joseph (K) Glenn 1832–

William Glenn's Timeline

8 Records

1775
20 Dec 1775
Birth of William Glenn in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1800
1800
Age 25
William Glenn resided here in Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina
Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 35
William Glenn resided here in Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina, USA
Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina, USA
1819
16 May 1819
Age 44
William Glenn resided here in Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
1837
Abt 1837
Age 62
William Glenn resided here in St. Clair Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
St. Clair Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
1837
15 Jan 1837
Age 62
Death of William Glenn in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1837
26 Jan 1837
Age 62
William Glenn - Probate in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1840
1840
Age 65
William Glenn resided here in Southern Division, Orange, North Carolina, USA
Southern Division, Orange, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Dec 1775
    Event Place: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 34; Page: 567; Image: 214; Family History Library Film: 337910

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina; Roll: 41; Page: 946; Image: Ncm252_41-0337; FHL Roll: 0337914

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 16 May 1819
    Event Place: Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 584

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1837
    Event Place: St. Clair Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1789-1917; Author: Allegheny County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Allegheny, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Southern Division, Orange, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Southern Division, Orange, North Carolina; Roll: 367; Page: 241; Family History Library Film: 0018096

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Jan 1837
    Event Place: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1789-1917; Author: Allegheny County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mount Lebanon, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 26 Jan 1837
    Event Place: Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1789-1917; Author: Allegheny County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Allegheny, Pennsylvania
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