Cecil Robertson Glass
Cecil Robertson Glass, b February 4, 1895 in Lott, Falls County, Texas, d May 2, 1946 in Marlin, Texas - a son of Thomas Franklin and Alice (Hodges) Glass, attended school in Lott and Marlin after his parents moved to Marlin in 1911. He played on the Marlin High School football team, and was also active on the debate team. Before entering law school at the University of Alabama, he worked for a time in construction work, and was one of the crew who built the bridge over the Brazos River at Waco. He received his law degree just before entering the U.S. Army in May of 1918 during World War I, and completed his military duty as a Second Lieutenant. In May 1919, Cecil passed the Texas Bar Exam with a score of 99 2/9ths - at that time the highest score ever recorded. He practiced law in Marlin in partnership with Mr. Nat J. Llewellyn, and was elected for two terms, 1923-1927, as Falls County Attorney. He served as Mayor of the City of Marlin 1933-1935.Cecil R. Glass, married Mary Morgan Ward of Eutaw, Alabama, and they had three children: Cecil Robertson Glass, Jr., Mary Morgan Glass, and an Infant Son, b & d August 20, 1929 - buried in Calvary Cemetery in Marlin.
Active during his early life in the Methodist Church as a member of the Board of Stewards, superintendent of the Sunday School and teacher of the Men's Bible Class, after his marriage he joined with his family in the Presbyterian Church, serving as chairman of the Board of Deacons and teaching the Men's Bible Class. He served as president of the Marlin Chamber of Commerce, was a charter member and third president of the Marlin Rotary Club, a member of the Marlin Independent School District Board of Trustees, and a Mason. He served as Falls County chairman for the RFC relief work in the early 1930's, and was appointed during World War II to serve on the Selective Service Board in Falls County.
Some biographies from "Families of Falls County", compiled and edited by the Falls County Historical Commission.
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