CONFEDERATE BIOGRAPHY:  WILLIAM RILEY GLENN - Smith County, TX

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TEXANS WHO WORE THE GRAY by Sid S. Johnson

WILLIAM RILEY GLENN

William Riley Glenn was born in Marshall county, Tenn., May 10th, 1838; 
removed to Smith county, Texas, 1851. Enlisted in Company K, 10th Texas 
dismounted cavalry, serving with Ector's famous brigade in the army of 
Tenneessee. Participated in the battle of Merfresboro, with Gen. Bragg in 
the Kentucky campaign, wounded at Chickamauga and made a prisoner. He 
remained a prisoner at Camp Chase until after the war. Returned home in June 
1865. His home is at Tyler, Teiras, a first class man and a good citizen. 
Married Miss Martha W. Lowery of Van Zandt county.