Glennie, Alexander

Born in Surrey, England, Alexander Glennie (1804-1880) was brought to the United States to be a tutor for Francis Marion Weston's son, Plowden. After serving as a lay reader in All Saints Parish Glennie was made a deacon in 1832 and a priest the following year. Shortly thereafter, Glennie became rector of the Episcopal Church of All Saints Parish, South Carolina. With the help of his former student, Plowden Charles Jennet Weston (a wealthy rice plantation owner), Glennie erected 13 chapels on various plantations for his ministry.

From the description of Meteorological observations, 1834-1880. (College of Charleston). WorldCat record id: 32110181

Evangelist born in Surrey, England. Alexander Glennie (1804-1880) was brought to the United States to be the tutor for Francis Marion Weston's son, Plowden Charles Jennet Weston. After serving as a lay reader in All Saints Parish Glennie was made a deacon in 1832, and a priest the following year. Shortly thereafter Glennie became rector of the Episcopal Church of All Saints Parish, South Carolina. Glennie began the All Saints Sunday School Society in 1832 with 10 black communicants. By 1862 the number had grown to 529. Endeavoring to bring slaves to Jesus Christ, Glennie, assisted by his former student Weston (a wealthy rice plantation owner), erected 13 chapels on various plantations for his ministry.

From the description of Alexander Glennie journal, 1831-1859. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 32141037

The Rev. Alexander Glennie (1804-1880) came from England to Charleston, S.C., in 1828, and served for many years as a minister in the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of South Carolina. He spent much of his career as rector of the church at All Saints, Waccamaw, where he became known for his ministry to slaves in that area.

From the description of Papers, 1828-1872. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 70974854