John Glazier (1755 - 1831)

Born 9 Mar 1755 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Descendants

Died 4 Dec 1831 at age 76 in Fairfield, South Carolina, United States

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Biography

John Glazier was born in 1755 and it is believed that his place of birth was Glasgow, Scotland. He was in central South Carolina by the time America declared iuts independance from England. As mentioned below, John was active in the militia. He served under Colonel Thomas Taylor in the Camden District Regiment in Sumter's Militia. In 1782 John was married to l Elizabeth Edwards and began their large family. John Glazier died in 1831 in Fairfield, South Carolina, a well respected man in his church and community (see grave marker inscription).

Revolutionary War Service

John Glazier served in the Revolutionary War in South Carolina. He is listed as part of the Camden District Regiment serving 1780 -1781, a Horseman under Col. Thomas Taylor, unit unknown. Source: http://www.ourfamtree.org/soldier/search.php?id=11618

"Roster of South Carolina Patriots in the American Revolution"

John Glazier is listed as follows: Served as a horseman in the malitia during 1780 and 1781 under Col. Taylor. A.A. 2894: X459.

For in depth information about the Militia under Colonel Thomas Taylor please refer to his WikiTree page.

Family

Spouse Elizabeth Edwards

• Elizabeth Edwards Glazier (1782 - 1822)
• Hiram Glazier (1785)
• Nancy Edwards Glazier (1785 - 1857)
• Mary Glazier (1787 - 1831)
• Clarissa Ann Glazier (1788 - 1870)
• Daughter Glazier (1790)
• Patience Permelia Glazier (179 1 - 1854)
• Rebecca Glazier (1791 - 1831)
• Renthea Glazier (1793 - 1858)

The Will of John Glazier

• South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1670-1980 for John Glazier Fairfield File 48-50, Packages 734-780, 1780-1868

Note: This digital version is lengthy and detailed. [1]

WILL SUMMARY

Name John Glazier

Gender Male

Residence Date Abt 1827

Residence Place South Carolina

Will Date 22 Sep 1827

Probate Date 1831

Probate Place Fairfield, South Carolina, USA

Inferred Death Year1831

Inferred Death Place South Carolina, USA

Item Description File 48-50, Packages 734-780, 1780-1868

Others Listed10

Death and Burial

• Find A Grave

[2]

Burial Place: Old Brick Church, Fairfield County, South Carolina

John Glazier's tombstone inscription:

SACRED to the memory of Capt. JOHN GLAZIER who died at his residence in Fairfield District December 4th, 1831, in the 76th year of his age. Numerous relations and friends expressing the deepest regret on the death of this Venerable Citizen are consoled in recollecting that as a man he was truly just and honourable, as a Christian exemplary, and as a Patriot Soldier, worthy of grateful esteem. Posterity will remember that he was in active service thro' the Revolutionary War, was united in the front ranks with his Countrymen at the brilliant transactions at Stono and Eutaw -- that he aided in the marches of Liberty and Social order. An aged widow, and grateful children, grandchildren, and friends affectionately consecrate this marble to his memory.

Sources

• 1790 United States Federal Census for John Glazier

South Carolina Richland Not Stated [3]

• 1810 United States Federal Census for John Glazier

South Carolina Fairfield Not Stated [4]

• 1830 United States Federal Census for John Glazier

South Carolina Fairfield Not Stated [5]

• 1790; Census Place: , Richland, South Carolina; Roll: ; Image: Data: Text: Record for John Glazier