Olen Phillips Glenn (1921 - 1981)

Born 12 Jan 1921 in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware

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Descendants

Died 25 Mar 1981 at age 60 in Middletown Township, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States

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Biography

Olen served in World War II chasing General Rommel around the desert in Africa. He married Estelle Frances Glenn and fathered four daughters. He spent his adult life working for the U.S. Postal Service, retired in his 50's, and spent the rest of his life collecting stuff. He died of a heart attack while mowing his lawn. I remember him being soft-spoken and introverted.

Birth

12 JAN 1921 Delaware

Death

25 MAR 1981 New Jersey

Burial

Fairview Cemetery, Middletown, New Jersey

Sources

firsthand knowledge; Olen was my uncle.

"Delaware State Birth Records, 1861-1922," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FLV8-R4W : accessed 01 Mar 2014), Olen Phillips Glenn, 12 Jan 1921.

"United States Census, 1930," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X46M-V9F : accessed 01 Mar 2014), Olen Glenn in household of Harrison Glenn, Newark (Districts 1-250), Essex, New Jersey, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 0229, sheet , family 281, NARA microfilm publication .

"United States Census, 1940," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K4BG-2V3 : accessed 01 Mar 2014), Alen Glenn in household of Ethel Glenn, Ward 13, Newark, Newark City, Essex, New Jersey, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 25-395, sheet 6A, family 127, NARA digital publication of T627, roll 2424.

"United States World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K8RP-L4V : accessed 01 Mar 2014), Olen P Glenn, 14 Apr 1943.

New Jersey State Archives; Trenton, New Jersey; Marriage Indexes; Index Type: Bride; Year Range: 1949; Surname Range: L - Z

"United States 1950 Census", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6F9B-CJXX : Sun Jul 30 15:49:03 UTC 2023), Entry for Glen P Glenn and Estelle F Glenn, 20 April 1950.

"United States Social Security Death Index," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JKYD-96R : accessed 01 Mar 2014), Olen Glenn, March 1981; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=glenn&GSfn=olen&GSiman=1&GScid=99968&GRid=39521511&

Notes

Brothers: (Harrison) Stanley (lived in Springfield, NJ?) Lester (lived in Scotch Plains, NJ?), married to Ida, children: David & Sharon.

Olen Phillips Glenn, "Delaware State Birth Records, 1861-1922"

Name: Olen Phillips Glenn

Birth Date: 12 Jan 1921

Birthplace: Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware

Gender: Male

Race (Original): White

Race: White

Father's Name: Harrison Ulyesis Glenn

Father's Birthplace:

Father's Age (Formatted):

Mother's Name: Ethel May Monemaker

Mother's Birthplace:

Olen Glenn in household of Harrison Glenn, "United States Census, 1930"

Name: Olen Glenn

Titles and Terms:

Event Type: Census

Event Year: 1930

Event Place: Newark (Districts 1-250), Essex, New Jersey, United States

District: 0229

Gender: Male

Age: 9

Marital Status: Single

Race: White

Race (Original): White

Relationship to Head of Household: Son

Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Son

Birth Year (Estimated): 1921

Birthplace: Delaware

Immigration Year:

Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania

Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania

Household Gender Age Birthplace

Head Harrison Glenn M 42 Pennsylvania

Wife Ethel Glenn F 42 Pennsylvania

Son Lester Glenn M 14 Delaware

Son Olen Glenn M 9 Delaware

(photo image shows family living at 545 South Orange Avenue, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey)

Alen Glenn in household of Ethel Glenn, "United States Census, 1940"

Name: Alen Glenn

Titles and Terms:

Event Type: Census

Event Date: 1940

Event Place: Ward 13, Newark, Newark City, Essex, New Jersey, United States

Gender: Male

Age: 19

Marital Status: Single

Race (Original): White

Race: White

Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Son

Relationship to Head of Household: Son

Birthplace: Delaware

Birth Year (Estimated): 1921

Last Place of Residence: Same House

Household Gender Age Birthplace

Head Ethel Glenn F 52 Pennsylvania

Son Stanley Glenn M 26 Pennsylvania

Son Lester Glenn M 23 Delaware

Son Alen Glenn M 19 Delaware (Olen)

(photo image shows Olen was working as a clerk at a road stand with his brother Lester)

Olen P Glenn, "United States, World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946"

Name: Olen P Glenn

Name (Original): GLENN OLEN P

Event Type: Military Service

Event Date: 14 Apr 1943

Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law

Event Place: Newark, New Jersey, United States

Residence Place:

Race: White

Citizenship Status: citizen

Birth Year: 1921

Birthplace: DELAWARE

Education Level: 1 year of high school

Civilian Occupation: Checkers

Marital Status: Single, without dependents

Military Rank: Private

Army Branch: No branch assignment

Army Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)

Source Reference: Civil Life

Serial Number: 32914462

Affiliate Publication Title: Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, ca. 1938-1946

1950 US Census:

living at Harper Avenue, Irvington, Essex, New Jersey: Name Glen P Glenn (Olen)

Sex Male

Age 29 years

Birth Year (Estimated) 1921

Birthplace Delaware

Marital Status Married

Occupation postal clerk

Race White

Industry Gas Elec Postal

Relationship to Head of Household Head

Event Date 20 April 1950

Event Place Irvington Township, Essex, New Jersey, United States

Event Place (Original) Irvington, Essex, New Jersey

Olen Glenn, "United States Social Security Death Index"

Given Name: Olen

Middle Name:

Surname: Glenn

Name Suffix:

Birth Date: 12 January 1921

Social Security Number: 138-16-7819

State: New Jersey

Last Place of Residence:

Previous Residence Postal Code:

Event Date: March 1981

Age: 60

Acknowledgments

Thank you to Louie Johnson for creating WikiTree profile Glenn-535 through the import of Louie Johnson Tree (5-13-2013).GED on May 13, 2013. Click to the Changes page for the details of edits by Louie and others.