Alexander Glew 1823-1895

GLEW, WALTHAM

Posted By: Cheryl Locher Moonen (email)
Date: 1/20/2019 at 21:57:56

Alexander is the son of Joseph Glew Sr.(1793-1867) & Sarah Wright (1796-1878). He married Amanda Maria Waltham on 20 Apr 1846 in Farley, Dubuque, IA. They were the parents of Elizabeth, Joseph, Emanuel, Sarah, William, John, & Ida.

Jan 11, 1895 - Pella Herald - Alexander Glew, a resident of Dubuque county for fifty years, died at his home in Cottage Hill, aged 73 years. His wife and six children survive him.

"The History of Dubuque County, Iowa" -
ALEXANDER GLEW, farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Cottage Hill; born Jan. 29, 1823 in Center Co., Penn.; in 1838, he came to Dubuque Co., where he has since lived; he now owns 375 acres land; part of this land he entered. Has been Constable, Township Treasurer, President of the School Board, etc. Married Amanda M. Waltham in 1845; she was born in Illinois; have seven children - Elizabeth A., J.M., William, Sarah J., John, Emanuel W., and Ida.