Anne Elizabeth Torrey

     Anne Elizabeth was born on Friday, 19 August 1831 in Berkshire, Tioga County, New York. She went by the name Eliza. Anne Elizabeth married Nelson A. Glenn circa 1848 in Michigan. Nelson & Anne had children: Helen [1849-12/04/1888][m. Franklin Gifford Rounsville] & George Henry [11/27/1853-2/08/1916][m. 4/02/1879 Elmina Harris, 2nd. about 1885 Frances Adeline Harris & 3rd. 4/08/1915 Mirtie Lewis]. 7 August 1850, Anne and her husband, Nelson, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Unadilla Township, Livingston County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Nelson Glenn [23 New York], Ann [18 New York], child: Helen [1 Michigan], He is a farmer.¹ 8 June 1860, Anne and her husband Nelson were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Unadilla Township. Enumerated in this household were Nelson Glenn [32 New York], Ann E. [29 New York], children: Helen [11 Michigan], George H. [5 Michiganb] & Samuel Carpenter [13 Illinois]. He is a ___ pedler.² 22 June 1870, Anne and her husband, Nelson, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Handy Township, Livingston County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Nelson A. Glenn [43 New York], Anne E. [38 New York], children: Helen E. [21 Michigan], & George [15 Michigan]. He is a Farmer.³ Anne's husband, Nelson, died on 1 December 1870 in Handy Township leaving her a widow.⁴ 5 June 1880, Anne was listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Handy Township. Enumerated in this household were Anne E. Glenn [48 New York], children: George H. [24 Michigan], & daughter-in-law: Almina [21 New York]. George is a farmer.⁵ 9 May 1910, the U.S. Federal Census listed Anne living in the home of her son at Handy Township, Livingston County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were George Glenn [55 Michigan], Addie [52 New York], Bert [28 Michigan], Fred [22 Michigan], Clyde [17 Michigan], Mother: Ann E. [77 New York], Servant: Myrtie Lewis [28 Michigan] & Servant's Son: Lyle [11/12 Michigan]. George had been married 30 years and had 5 children with 2 living; Ann had 2 children with 1 living & Myrtie had 2 children with both living. George works in Dry Goods.⁶ Anne departed this life on Thursday, 11 March 1920 in Handy Township at age 88 years, 6 months and 21 days.⁷ She was buried there in Fowlerville in the Greenwood Cemetery.⁸