Martha Elizabeth Glenn

GLENN, LOCK, WALTER, TUCKER, WHARTON, METZ

Posted By: Pat Kiser (email)
Date: 8/1/2005 at 22:15:23

Knoxville Journal Sept. 20, 1907

Martha Elizabeth Glenn, daughter of James and Mariah Lock, was born in Orange county, Indiana March 17, 1837 and died at her home in Marysville, Iowa, September 14, 1907, aged 70 yrs 5m 27 d. In early life she became a Christian,Later, she united with the Methodist Episicol Church and remained a constant member of the same until her death. When 12 years old she came with her parents to Iowa where she grew to womanhood.
She was married to W.H. Glenn, March 30, 1856. To this union were born 8 children. 2 sons and 6 daughters.
Six children, Thomas Glenn of Attica, Hattie Walter of Knoxville, Elizabeth Tucker of Lovilia, Jennie Wharton of Bussey, W.H. Glenn and Laura Metz of Marysville, with 18 grandchildren, 2 brothers and 4 sisters are left.
Her life was marked by self sacrifices and devotion to her family. She made many friends who will miss her greeting and words of cheer and sympathy. Funeral services were held at the M.E. Church Monday September 16, at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. B.G. Hankins, Interment Marysville