Philadelphia, March 5. - Death of Mr. Benjamin F. Glenn, in his 68th year. Born April 27, 1815, near Frankford, Pa., his father was Robert Glenn, one of the founders of the Frankford Society. Under the leadership of Rev. Richard de Charms I, he became a leading lay spirit in the Central Convention. Later, he was an ardent supporter of Bishop Benade, and had a leading part in the building of the Cherry St. temple and schoolhouse. He was prominent in the Philadelphia real estate business. Father of Robert Morris Glenn (1849-1901) early president of the Academy. Mother Mary Morris, six children,Mary, Lewis, Robert Morris, Leonard, Susan, Sarah "Sally". Religion=Swedenborgian, New Jerusalem Church.
His longtime friend and brother-in-law William B. Aitken witnessed his last will.
by N Aitken
His longtime friend and brother-in-law William B. Aitken witnessed his last will.
by N Aitken
Philadelphia, March 5. - Death of Mr. Benjamin F. Glenn, in his 68th year. Born April 27, 1815, near Frankford, Pa., his father was Robert Glenn, one of the founders of the Frankford Society. Under the leadership of Rev. Richard de Charms I, he became a leading lay spirit in the Central Convention. Later, he was an ardent supporter of Bishop Benade, and had a leading part in the building of the Cherry St. temple and schoolhouse. He was prominent in the Philadelphia real estate business. Father of Robert Morris Glenn (1849-1901) early president of the Academy. Mother Mary Morris, six children,Mary, Lewis, Robert Morris, Leonard, Susan, Sarah "Sally". Religion=Swedenborgian, New Jerusalem Church.
His longtime friend and brother-in-law William B. Aitken witnessed his last will.
by N Aitken
His longtime friend and brother-in-law William B. Aitken witnessed his last will.
by N Aitken
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New Jerusalem Church Grounds, Frankford, Philadelphia, Pa.
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