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The John Glenn Cemetery

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The John Glenn family cemetery
is located in the Glade District of Oglethorpe County, on a small hill in the woods off of
North Eades Road. The 8 box-type tombs were referred to as "wolf boxes" by
the early settlers, as they were erected over the burial site to prevent wolves from
digging up the graves. Some of the box tombs, including one of a child, have
collapsed, and their inscriptions can no longer be read. There are also several slab
markers and upright headstones. Numerous unidentified graves, some marked with field
stones and small wooden markers, are evident. The cemetery is listed in Cemeteries
of Oglethorpe County, Georgia and several other publications. |
John Glenn
immigrated from Louisa County, Virginia and arrived in Oglethorpe County around
1800.
He and his wife, Mary Brooks, had 8 children:
William Glenn married 4 times (see below)
Lucy Richardson Glenn married Stephen Ham
Sarah Allen Glenn married Jonathan Orr
Catherine Thompson Glenn married Zachariah Wise
Thomas M. Glenn
Susan Ann Glenn married Jonathan Gibson
Martha Jane Glenn married Berry Hartsfield
Mary Brooks Glenn married Robert Howard |
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Grave Markers and Inscriptions
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In Memory of
Jno GLENN
Born
Died 20th Aug 1828
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John Glenn was born c1770 in Virginia.
He married Mary Brooks on 23 Dec 1793
in Louisa County, Virginia.
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The
box tomb beside John Glenn has collapsed
and the inscription can no longer be seen. This is
likely the grave of John's wife, Mary Brooks Glenn. Earlier surveys of the cemetery
include
the following inscription:
Mary Glenn
Died 4 Aug 1859
Mary was born c1775 in Louisa County, VA.
She was the daughter of Richardson Brooks and Lucy Mallory. |
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In Memory of
T. M. GLENN
Born Apr 7th 1804
Died Oct 1st 1831
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Thomas M. Glenn was the son of
John Glenn and Mary Brooks.
He married Ann H. Roberts on 8 Dec 1827. |
Sacred
To the Memory of
WILLIAM GLENN
Who was born April 30th 1796
And died October 7th 1860
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William Glenn was the son of John
Glenn and Mary Brooks. He was married four times:
1) Clara Hamm - married c1818
2) Martha Glenn - married 24 Dec 1823
3) Mary Jane Black - married 4 Apr 1826
4) Mary Ann Smith - married 6 Oct 1847
William had two sons by his first
wife, Clara:
William Henry Glenn
Thomas L. Glenn
He had 10 children by his 3rd wife Mary Jane
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Sacred
To the Memory of
MARY J. GLENN
third wife of
WILLIAM GLENN
who was born June 24th 1805
And died April 22nd 1846
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Mary Jane Black was the daughter of
Lemuel Black and Mary Ann Williams.
She married William Glenn on
4 April 1846 in Oglethorpe County.
William and Mary had 10 children:
Dr. John L. Glenn
Mary Ann Glenn
Martha Jane Glenn
James Mallory Glenn
Barbara Elizabeth Glenn
Joseph Matthew Williams Glenn
George Rockingham Gilmer Glenn
Anderson M. H. Glenn
Robert H. Glenn
Alexander Hamilton Smith Glenn
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In Memory of
W. H. GLENN
Born Sept 18th 1821
Died Sept 27th 1853
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William Henry Glenn was the son of
William Glenn and his first wife, Clara Hamm. William Henry Glenn married Elizabeth
Frances Huff on 19 Dec 1843 in Oglethorpe County. |
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Elizabeth Frances Huff
wife of
William H. Glenn
and
Gideon B. Bunch
Oct 2 1828
Feb 3 1908
Honored, Beloved and Wept,
here Mother lies
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Elizabeth Frances Huff was the
daughter of
Robert Huff and Sarah Hardman.
She married William Henry Glenn
on 19 Dec 1843.
She married Gideon B. Bunch
on 20 Jan 1886. |
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Clara A.
wife of
D. E. Cleveland
Born
July 25, 1846
Died
May 11, 1868
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Clara Ann Glenn was the daughter of William Henry Glenn and
Elizabeth Francis Huff. She married Daniel Early Cleveland on 30 November
1865. After Clara's death, Daniel married her sister, Sarah Elizabeth Glenn.
Daniel and Sarah Glenn Cleveland are buried at Elmhurst Cemetery in Elbert County.
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W. M.
son of
W. H. & E. F. Glenn
Born Nov 21 1853
Died Aug 2 1856
Budded on Earth to
Bloom in Heaven
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William M. Glenn was the son of
William Henry Glenn and Elizabeth Frances Huff. |
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In Memory of
J. L. GLENN, M.D.
Born 31st Jan 1828
Died 25th July 1856
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Dr. John Lemuel Glenn was the son of
William Glenn and Mary Jane Black.
He married Martha E. Meriwether
on 15 June 1856.
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In Memory of
A. M. H. GLENN
Born 18th May 1839
Died 24th June 1859
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Anderson M. H. Glenn was the son of
William Glenn and Mary Jane Black. |
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In Memory of
MARY SMITH
Born 1784
Died 1850
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Mary Smith was the mother of Mary Ann
Smith, who was the fourth wife of William Glenn. |
Joseph Glenn
Confederate
States Army
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Joseph Matthew Williams Glenn was the
son of William Glenn and Mary Jane Black. He was born 1 Feb 1836 and died 19 May
1893. Joseph served in the Confederate Army as a Sergeant in Echols Artillery. He
married Mahulda Rae Anthony on 18 Mar 1858.
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Mary B.
wife of
Robt. Howard
Born
April 7, 1810
Died
May 1, 1840
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Mary Brooks Glenn was the daughter of
John Glenn and Mary Brooks.
She married Robert Howard on 28 June 1828. |
In Memory of
Mrs. S. A. GIBSON
wife of J. G. Gibson
Born November the 9th 1839
Died February the 9th 1862
In life beloved for her many
virtues, and in death her faith,
triumphant over all fear, exemplified
the power of saving grace.
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Lone and drear is life
Dear Sallie, without thee
But hope whispers we will meet again
On the shores of eternity.
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Fold her, O Father, in thine armes
And let her henceforth be
A messenger of love between
My stricken heart and thee.
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And I am coming, dear husband
I go to await you.
And now Lord what waiting
for my hope is in thee. |
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Sarah Ann Hartsfield was the daughter of Berry Hartsfield and
Martha Jane Glenn (daughter of John Glenn and Mary Brooks). She married John Glenn
Gibson on 3 May 1860. John Glenn Gibson was the son of Jonathon Gibson and Susan Ann
Glenn (daughter of John Glenn and Mary Brooks). After Sarah's death, John Glenn
Gibson married her sister, Mary Hartsfield. John and Mary Hartsfield Gibson are
buried at the Clark Cemetery in Oglethorpe County. |

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In Memory of
Johnnie T. Glenn
wife of
A. H. S. Glenn
Born Sept 17th, 1848
Died July 2nd 1868
The parting is grievous dear
Johnnie, but our meeting will
be happy above.
Be watching for me Johnnie dear
At Heaven's open gate.
Be watching, God will hear my prayer
I will not have long to wait.
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Clarinda Jane T. "Johnnie" Huff was the
daughter of James R. Huff and Martha Stephens. She married Alexander Hamilton Smith Glenn
on 27 May 1868. Alexander was the son of William Glenn and Mary Jane Black.
After Johnnie's death, Alexander married Elizabeth Maddox. He is buried at the
Eberhart/Maddox Cemetery in Oglethorpe County.
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Additional Burials
Cemeteries of Oglethorpe County,
Georgia lists the following graves
that were not found at the time this cemetery was photographed.
Cassie L. Glenn Scroggins
22 Apr 1871 - 26 Sept 1926
Cassie L. Glenn was the daughter of Joseph M. W. Glenn and
Mahulda Rae Anthony.
She married Henry L. Scroggins on 25 Dec 1902 in Oglethorpe County.
Eugene Glenn
24 Feb 1873 - 11 May 1884
Eugene Glenn was the son of Joseph M. W. Glenn.
Lee Glenn
11 Apr 1884 - 5 Jul 1930
The following people are believed to be
buried at the John Glenn Cemetery. This information, provided
by family members and other sources, is included in Cemeteries of Oglethorpe County,
Georgia.
Muhulda Ray Anthony Glenn
7 Mar 1843 - 7 Mar 1923
Mollie A. Glenn
11 Jun 1859 - 13 Mar 1929
Barbara E. Glenn Roane
1835 - April 1910
Barbara E. Glenn was the daughter of William Glenn and Mary Jane
Black.
She married James S. Deadwyler on 11 Nov 1858.
She married Edward G. Roane on 9 May 1872.
There are about 65 unidentified graves
marked by field stones and small wooden markers.
According to Cemeteries of Oglethorpe County, Georgia:
"Courthouse and family records suggest the following 12 slaves of John Glenn may be
buried here: Kitty, Peter, Alicy, Rena, Anthony, Flemming, Margaret, Jill, Scott, Joe,
Sarah and Bob."
Glenn Family Records
Will of John
Glenn
John Glenn
Estate Record
Will of
Mary Brooks Glenn
Will
of William Glenn
Probate
Records of William Henry Glenn
Family Group Sheet for
William Henry Glenn
Martha
Colquitt Narrative
Former Slave of William Glenn
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