Glenn - Thomas
THOMAS GLENN
I found an old newspaper clipping in my grandmother's scrapbook. The obituary is for my gr-gr-grandfather Thomas Glenn.
There is no indication which newspaper it was from, but at the bottom of the obit it says
"Waveland, Nov 23, 1869".
I hope you'll be able to add it to your wonderful website. Thanks, Sue Purschwitz
GLENN - Oct 21, 1869, THOMAS GLENN, In his 71st year The deceased was born in Woodford Co, Kentucky, but in early life moved to Shelby county and was there married to Martha Hanna. In the fall of 1827 he moved to Montgomery county, Indiana, where he endured many of the hardships and privations incident to a frontier life. He was soon elected justice of the peace, and was afterward elected assistant judge of the Circuit Court. He was skilled in the use of the compass, and did valuable service in surveying the lands of the early settlers; this occupation he followed through life. His religious impressions were laid in early life but he did not join the church until 1848. He often spoke of his hope in Christ and would often reproach himself for neglect of duty. He was a Baptist of necessity, for he could be nothing else. The writer has often heard him talk with tears stealing down his cheeks, of time unimproved, of the solemn responsibility resting on Christian parents in reference to their children and neighbors. He lived to see all his children grown and members of the Baptist Church. He was diseased for several years until it became chronic, still fastening deeper and deeper until human nature could endure no longer. In his demise the church has lost a firm friend and strong support; he was a friend to the church in prosperity or adversity. A devoted friend to education, he labored long and hard to build up Ladoga Seminary; and was for many years a trustee of the institution. Bro. Glenn leaves a pious companion, seven children and many relatives and friends who deeply mourn their loss. His funeral was preached by the writer from 2 Tim 7-8. We can say truly peaceful and quiet lie the righteous in their graves to await the resurrection.
WAVELAND, Nov 23, 1869
R. Davis
This was likely in the Crawfordsville Journal - kbz